The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,100
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
3080 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
236 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
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
22.32 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
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1175 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft