2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 52 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 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cruze | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |