The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 24,100
€ 23,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
68.1
74.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.1 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.3
166.3 in
Length
165.3 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.44 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
419 mi
Range
645 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
