The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 37,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF is 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf R
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
57.5 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.8
166.3 in
Length
165.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.57 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 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
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
25.13 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
439 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






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