The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,500
€ 33,700
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
166.3
103.4
168
166.3 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.06 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
485 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
