The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 24,300
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.3
166.3 in
Length
165.3 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.39 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
727 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
