Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBivsMini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.750 TBi

235 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,130 kg
    2,491 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBiMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
235hp175kW
211hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,130kg2,491lb
Gross weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,351mm171in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
160L
Max trunk volume-
680L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions-
165g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBiMini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi5,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBiMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
24.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
235 hp
175 kW
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi has 24 hp more than Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
1,130 kg
2,491 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
242 km/h
150 mph
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi6.8 s
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.66.5 s

Although Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi has more power, Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
789 km
491 mi
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
235 hp
175 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.8 s
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBiMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
235 hp
175 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
165 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBiMini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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