The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,300

€ 23,400

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 A4.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
18.3 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
50 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
570 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
793 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
96.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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