The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 26,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
68.1
74.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.1 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.5
166.3 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.93 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
419 mi
Range
777 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
