The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 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 GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.9 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
166.3 in
Length
165.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.68 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
428 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft