Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 99 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 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 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 3 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 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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