Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 45 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Giulia, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulia. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen Jetta) 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: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta and Alfa Romeo Giulia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`374 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 29 800 | |
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