Citroën DS (1955 – 1975) vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1955 – 1965): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 81 hp against 71 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.3 s against 21.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 163 km/h against 140 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 858 kg against 1,215 kg. At 4,811 mm, the Citroën DS is 1,410 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1955 – 1975
|
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta
1955 – 1965
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1975 | 1955 – 1965 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 hp | 81 hp |
| Torque | — | 113 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 21.2 s | 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 163 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,811 mm | 3,401 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,539 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,181 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 kg | 858 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.