The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,600

€ 25,600

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 MultiAir is 5.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 MultiAir
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.94 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
18.11 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
697 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
761 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
92.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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