The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,400

€ 22,100

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 MultiAir is 6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Typ 940
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
17.91 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
759 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
642 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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