The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 26,400

€ 30,500

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf GTI
55.9
68.1
74.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
166.3
103.4
168
166.3 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf GTI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 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
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
485 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
725 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
123.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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