The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,400

€ 26,100

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.48 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
225 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
661 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
632 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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).
89 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
121.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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