Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 14 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Giulietta) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo MiTo | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Giulietta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is larger. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 3 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Giulietta uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8600 | |
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