The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 22,500
€ 42,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
100.2
166.3
103.4
167.8
166.3 in
Length
167.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
14.04 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
438 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
