The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 22,400
€ 33,900
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.7
70.8
78.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
171.3
103.4
168
171.3 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf GTI Performance
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %
General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf GTI Performance
Typ 940
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf GTI Performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
17.91 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
478 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
642 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
