The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,800

€ 25,000

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir is 3.8 inches longer and an inch lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.7
70.8
78.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
171.3
103.1
167.5
171.3 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.52 %

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

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 MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
17.91 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
797 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
678 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
104.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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