Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta (1975 – 1978) vs Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors (1974 – 1983): specs compared
Both offer around 68 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 13.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 158 km/h against 153 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 750 kg against 915 kg. At 3,975 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta is 155 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Giardinetta
1975 – 1978
|
Volkswagen
Golf 3 Doors
1974 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1978 | 1974 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 hp | 50 – 69 hp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 78 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s | 12.9 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 153 km/h | 140 – 158 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 L/100 km | 6.7 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 mm | 3,820 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 kg | 750 – 830 kg |
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