The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 21,100

€ 25,600

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.7 in
100.2
166.3
103.1
167.6
166.3 in
Length
167.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.78 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TSI ACT BMT
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 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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