2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 168 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 439 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 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulietta | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.8 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 | 1355 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
