The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 20,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 5.7 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1421
1729
1895
1480
1786
2048
1729 mm
Width
1786 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2546
4223
2578
4199
4223 mm
Length
4199 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.6 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1970 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
181 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
181 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
8.95 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
419 mi
Range
589 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L