The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 21,100

€ 26,500

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF is 0.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.3
166.3 in
Length
165.3 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.74 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
678 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






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