The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,500

€ 28,400

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 Eco 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 Eco
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.02 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
AU
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 Eco
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
103 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
26.82 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
706 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
455 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
155.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft