Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Giulietta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
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