Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Cruze) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo Giulietta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 36 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulietta, but torque is 144 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 16 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 350 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 63 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`823 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Chevrolet Cruze has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Alfa Romeo Giulietta, so Chevrolet Cruze quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5600 | |
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