The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 19,000
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V is 6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6
57.7
70.8
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
171.3
101.5
165.3
171.3 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.74 %
General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6
Typ 940
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
20.33 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
482 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
678 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
