Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta (1975 – 1978) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1975 – 1981): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 68 hp against 60 hp. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 13.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 685 kg against 915 kg. At 3,975 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta is 376 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Giardinetta
1975 – 1978
|
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
1975 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1978 | 1975 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 hp | 40 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 61 – 93 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s | 12.9 – 21.2 s |
| Top speed | 153 km/h | 135 – 154 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 L/100 km | 7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 mm | 3,599 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 kg | 685 kg |
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