The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 27,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
739 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft