The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (10 - 14)
€ 18,400

€ 21,700

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.8
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.7
171.3
165.3 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.27 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
1K
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
940 A3.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
29.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
932 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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