The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 44,100

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 8V M-Jet DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 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
57.7
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
100.2
166.3
103.4
167.8
166.3 in
Length
167.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %

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

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
207 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 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
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
25.13 lb/hp
10.84 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
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
495 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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