The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,100

€ 29,600

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF is 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf GTI
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
57.8 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.9
166.3 in
Length
165.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf GTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
462 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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