The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 23,000

€ 45,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
55.9
68.1
74.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
100.2
166.3
103.4
167.8
166.3 in
Length
167.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.97 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
Typ 937
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
419 mi
Range
475 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft