The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 23,400
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.8
68.1
74.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.1 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.8 in
Height
63.8 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.5
166.3 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
712 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
