Mazda 3 2011 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 3) 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: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 and Alfa Romeo Giulietta have the same engine power, but Mazda 3 torque is 175 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 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 Mazda 3 consumes 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 740 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: | 4.46 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 11 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| 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`770 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5200 | |
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