The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V Lusso TCT (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 34,500
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V Lusso TCT (19 - 19) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V is 3.8 inches longer and an inch lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V Lusso TCT (19 - 19)
70.8
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V Lusso TCT (19 - 19)
103.7
171.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
171.3 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V Lusso TCT (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Typ 940
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
940 A4.000
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
19.49 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
54 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
16.3 lb
No data
highway
10.6 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
761 mi
Range
242 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
761 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
26.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
100.7 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft