Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 vs Lexus CT 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 21 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Lexus CT. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo MiTo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 3 cm longer than the Lexus CT, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 985 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 5 litres more trunk space than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus CT, which means Alfa Romeo Giulietta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9000 | |
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