The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,100

€ 29,700

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.1 in
Width
70.4 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.7 in
100.2
166.3
103.1
168.7
166.3 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Typ 937
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*DFY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
675 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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