Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta (1978 – 1981) vs Honda Civic 3 Doors (1979 – 1982): specs compared

The Honda Civic 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 76 hp against 71 hp. It has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 735 kg against 915 kg. At 3,975 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta is 216 mm longer than the Honda Civic 3 Doors.

Specification Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta 1978 – 1981 Honda Civic 3 Doors Honda Civic 3 Doors 1979 – 1982
Overview
Origin Italy Japan
Documented years 1978 – 1981 1979 – 1982
Body style — 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 2 4
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 68 – 71 hp 60 – 76 hp
Torque 100 – 105 Nm 94 – 109 Nm
0–100 km/h 12.9 – 13.8 s 13.0 s
Top speed 154 km/h 150 – 159 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.9 – 9.0 L/100 km 7.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,975 mm 3,759 mm
Width 1,590 mm 1,580 mm
Height 1,369 mm 1,341 mm
Wheelbase 2,456 mm 2,250 mm
Curb weight 915 – 920 kg 735 – 765 kg

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