The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 23,500
€ 24,100
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V is 3.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
167.6
171.3 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %
General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Typ 940
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 B1.000
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
25.87 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
956 mi
Range
647 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
956 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
