The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 17,600
€ 22,600
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.7 in
100.2
166.3
103.1
167.5
166.3 in
Length
167.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.55 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
706 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
