Honda Civic 2015 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 6 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Giulia, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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 (Alfa Romeo Giulia) 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: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic and Alfa Romeo Giulia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`315 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 29 200 | |
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