The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 39,300
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco is 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf R
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
57.5 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.8
166.3 in
Length
165.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf R
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
17.9 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf R
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
104 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
103 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 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
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
26.82 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
29 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
444 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
455 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
155.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
