BMW 1 series 2012 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulietta, but torque is 60 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Giulietta) 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 (BMW 1 series) 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: | 4.32 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 3 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 6200 | |
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