The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 21,800

€ 31,700

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 8V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.3 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 8V
VW Golf GTI Performance
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.21 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTI Performance
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
485 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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