Alfa Romeo Giulietta Type 940 1.6 JTDM (105 Hp) Start&Stop


Alfa Romeo Giulietta:

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a hatchback manufactured and marketed by Alfa Romeo, as a 5-door small family car. Production started near the end of 2009 and the model was introduced at the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The Giulietta placed second in the 2011 European Car of the Year awards. In 2020, Alfa Romeo announced that they were going to axe the Giulietta and production ended on 22 December 2020 spanning 10 years of sales from a period of 2010 to 2020. In total 469,067 examples were produced until 2020....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Type 940 Overview:

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Type 940). With 280 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.5 l/100km). With a weight of 1395 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.3 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (140 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 9 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 4.5 L/100 km.
  • • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Standard trunk space (350 L) suitable for daily needs.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

  • • Meets EURO 5 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(116: 1984 - 1985).

General:
Brand:Alfa Romeo
Model:Giulietta
Generation:Type 940
Modification (Engine):1.6 JTDM (105 Hp) Start&Stop
Start of production:2010
End of production:2015
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Engine systems:Start & Stop System
Power:105 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:65.7 Hp/l [worst than previous generation]
Torque:280 Nm @ 1500 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:940A3000 More details about the engine 940A3000
Engine displacement:1598
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity:4.2 l
Coolant:6.8 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:79.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:80.5 mm mm
Compression ratio:16.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Diesel
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:5.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:3.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:4.4 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:11.3 sec
Maximum speed:185 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:13.3 kg/Hp, 75.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:5 kg/Nm, 200.7 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10.7 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1395
Max. weight:1815
Max load:420
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:350 l
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4351 mm mm
Width:1798 mm mm
Height:1465 mm mm
Wheelbase:2634 mm mm
Front track:1554 mm
Rear (Back) track:1554 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):10.9 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears6
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringElectric Steering
Tires size225/45 R17 91W
Wheel rims size7.5J x 17
Front suspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

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