The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,400

€ 22,100

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V is 6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Typ 940
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 B5.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.78 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
759 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
888 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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