The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 23,200

€ 18,100

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer and an inch lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
13 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 C1.000
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
25.87 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
956 mi
Range
634 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
956 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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