The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V TCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,800

€ 28,300

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.7
70.8
78.7
58.7
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
103.7
171.3
103.1
167.6
171.3 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.95 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Typ 940
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 B4.000
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
173 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
173 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
136 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
17.97 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
609 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
867 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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