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 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
57.8 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.9
166.3 in
Length
165.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.52 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
