The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V Sprint (15 - 16)
€ 21,600
€ 25,200
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 3.8 inches shorter and an inch taller.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.7
171.3
167.5 in
Length
171.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
AU
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
678 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
