The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 23,200

€ 23,700

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V is 5.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.7
70.8
78.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.7
171.3
101.5
165.5
171.3 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.05 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Typ 940
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
940 C1.000
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
25.87 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
60 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
956 mi
Range
241 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
956 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
80.3 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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