BMW 1 series 2011 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 65 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Giulietta, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 9.4 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
| 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 1 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 8400 | 6200 | |
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