Alfa Romeo Giulia vs BMW 1 Series – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 1 Series has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28200 £, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs 48000 £. That’s a price difference of around 19800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series manages with 4.30 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Giulia with 5.40 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series has a distinct edge – offering 300 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia takes 6.80 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 1 Series performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Giulia pulls to a small extent stronger with 470 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the BMW 1 Series is to a small extent lighter – 1465 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers clearly perceptible more room – 480 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Giulia hardly perceptible takes the win – 535 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

All in all, the BMW 1 Series shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.