The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V TCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 30,400

€ 21,900

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Typ 940
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
940 B4.000
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
173 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
173 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6
136 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
17.97 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
503 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
867 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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