The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,400

€ 27,500

€ 26,400
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 considerably. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
68.1
74.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.1 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.5
166.3 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.93 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 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
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
542 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
725 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
123.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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