The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 32,500

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 B5.000
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.78 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
888 mi
Range
493 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
888 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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