The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 17,600
€ 21,400
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.8
68.1
74.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.1 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.8 in
Height
63.8 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.5
166.3 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.56 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
579 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
