The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 25,300

€ 25,600

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 5.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.82 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Typ 940
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
940 A4.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
18.3 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
526 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
793 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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