BMW 1 series 2015 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 4.33 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 2 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 350 litres | |
| 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`870 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 11 400 | |
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