The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Veloce Q2 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 26,000

€ 22,700

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.7 in
100.2
166.3
103.1
167.5
166.3 in
Length
167.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.56 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A6.000
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
168 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
243 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
18.17 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
598 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
632 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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