The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 27,500

€ 34,900

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.7
70.8
78.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
171.3
103.4
168
171.3 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 B5.000
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.78 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
888 mi
Range
457 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
888 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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