Mazda 3 2009 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 80 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulietta, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.4 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.46 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 11 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta scores higher in safety tests. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5400 | |
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