The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 21,000

€ 21,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V is 5.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.7
70.8
78.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.7
171.3
101.5
165.5
171.3 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.14 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Typ 940
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
198 A4.000
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
159 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
159 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
25.31 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
579 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
583 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft