Lexus CT 2011 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 21 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Giulietta, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo MiTo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus CT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 3 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`845 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 5000 | |
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