Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta (1978 – 1981) vs Citroën GSA (1979 – 1986): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 71 hp against 65 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 14.2 s. The Citroën GSA has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. At 4,201 mm, the Citroën GSA is 226 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Giardinetta
1978 – 1981
|
Citroën
GSA
1979 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1981 | 1979 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 71 hp | 56 – 65 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 105 Nm | 79 – 94 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 13.8 s | 14.2 – 17.9 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 148 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 7.7 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 mm | 4,201 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 – 920 kg | 900 kg |
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