The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,500
€ 20,500
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.59 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
647 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
