The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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 GTI (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
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.91 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 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
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
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft