The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is 0.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.3 in
Length
165.3 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.55 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
542 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft