The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V TCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 30,400

€ 27,500

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 B4.000
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
173 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
17.97 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
867 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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