The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance DSG (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
58.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.3 in
Length
168 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.5 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
485 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft