The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 19,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 8V M-Jet DPF is 0.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.8
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
56.8 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 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.33 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
25.13 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
600 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
108 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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