2011 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 108 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Rabbit | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
