The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V TCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,400

€ 25,600

€ 30,400
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 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.9 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Typ 940
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 B4.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
173 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
173 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
17.97 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
697 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
867 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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