The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 26,000
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is 2.4 cm longer, 5.7 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1442
1729
1895
1480
1786
2048
1729 mm
Width
1786 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1442 mm
Height
1480 mm
2546
4223
2578
4199
4223 mm
Length
4199 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.05 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
AR 37203
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
140 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
140 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
12.16 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
570 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
