The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V Sprint (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 25,200
€ 23,400
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V is 3.8 inches longer and an inch lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.31 %
General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
20.33 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
43 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
914 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
678 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
104.1 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
