The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,100

€ 23,100

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
166.3 in
Length
167.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.41 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
AU
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
777 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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