The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 26,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 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
167.6
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 BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.09 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 B1.000
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
27.37 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
50 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
793 mi
Range
634 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
793 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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