The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 21,800

€ 22,100

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Civic 1.8
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
68.1 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.8 in
Height
57.5 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 8V
Honda Civic 1.8
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.99 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Civic 1.8
Typ 937
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
937 A3.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Civic 1.8
120 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
437 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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