The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,100
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.1 in
Width
70.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.3 in
Length
168 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
3296 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.38 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
11.14 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
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
482 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

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