The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF Quadrifoglio Verde Q2 (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,000

€ 42,400

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
VW Golf R
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.9
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 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 JTDM 16V DPF
VW Golf R
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.71 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V 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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
225 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
VW Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
20.33 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
482 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
632 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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