The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 22,700

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
100.2
166.3
103.1
167.6
166.3 in
Length
167.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.71 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
419 mi
Range
647 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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