The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Veloce (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,000

€ 27,500

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 is 0.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.3
166.3 in
Length
165.3 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.31 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
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 TS 16V 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CFF*
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 TS 16V 120
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
24.19 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
455 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 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).
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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