The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,100

€ 18,100

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.6.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.4 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
482 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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