2009 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Focus | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
