The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,500
€ 29,400
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.05 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
