The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,800

€ 36,900

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTE
56.8
68.1
74.6
58
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 in
100.2
166.3
103.4
168.1
166.3 in
Length
168.1 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTE
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
14.64 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTE
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTE
120 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
642 mi
Range
1657 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft






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