The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 17,000

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V is 6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4
57.7
70.8
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
171.3
101.5
165.3
171.3 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
12.12 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4
Typ 940
Generation
1K
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
940 C1.000
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
25.87 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
956 mi
Range
534 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
956 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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