The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,600

€ 29,600

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is 1 cm longer, 5.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
1442
1729
1895
1469
1786
2048
1729 mm
Width
1786 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1442 mm
Height
1469 mm
2546
4223
2578
4213
4223 mm
Length
4213 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
149 kg
10.54 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
140 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
140 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
12.16 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
34 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
462 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L