Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
In 1975, Alfa Romeo started to offer a station-wagon built on the same platform as the Alfasud and named it Giardinetta.
Three years later, the Italian carmaker introduced a facelifted version, following the same trend from the Alfasud range. While it was known as a sport-car company, Alfa Romeo didn't want to lose the Italian Government's money, and they had to build a car for the masses. The Giardinetta was a perfect match between a sporty coupe and a station wagon.
Back in the '70s, the name "facelift" was nonexistent yet, but the Alfa Romeo management knew that the car needed a refresh. The designers worked on the front fascia by installing new headlights with rounded edges. Its long cabin that hosted the rear seats and a larger trunk remained unchanged.
Inside, the Giardinetta carried over most of the Alfasud features, including the front's bucket seats. In the rear, the carmaker installed a bench with a flat-folding seatback. Thus, it transformed the trunk into a large loading area. It was an excellent car for small merchants.
Since Alfa Romeo made the car to satisfy everyday needs, the carmaker didn't install powerful engines on the Giardinetta. It offered it with a choice of two engines that provided 68 hp and 71 hp, respectively. Both versions were paired to a standard 5-speed manual and sent the power to the front wheels.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1286 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6000 RPM 68 HP @ 6000 RPM 67 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 100 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.5 in (3975 mm) |
Width: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53.2 in (1,384/1,351 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.2 cuFT (600 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2017 lbs (915 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2965 lbs (1345 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1351 cm3 |
Power: | 52.2 KW @ 5800 RPM 71 HP @ 5800 RPM 70 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 105 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.5 in (3975 mm) |
Width: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53.2 in (1,384/1,351 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.2 cuFT (600 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2028 lbs (920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2965 lbs (1345 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |