The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 26,400

€ 21,300

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF is 0.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
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
55.9 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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
236 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
725 mi
Range
257 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
725 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
135.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
123.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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