The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 21,500

€ 25,900

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.6
166.3 in
Length
167.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.16 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 Eco
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
103 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 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
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
26.82 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
29 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
634 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
455 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
155.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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