The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 22,500
€ 24,000
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.35 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
570 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
