The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 1.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.3 in
Length
167.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.14 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.8 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
16.3 lb
No data
highway
10.6 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
419 mi
Range
242 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft