Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 133 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 192 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`780 | |
| 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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