The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (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.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 DSG (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 DSG (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
2901 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.68 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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 tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
24.18 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
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
570 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
1177 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft