The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 25,400
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.3 in
Length
167.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
225 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
45 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
632 mi
Range
256 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
632 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
24.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
121.3 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft