The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 21,100
€ 21,900
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56.8
68.1
74.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.1 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.8 in
Height
63.8 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.5
166.3 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Typ 937
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
503 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
