The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 18,800

€ 21,800

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.8
68.1
74.6
70.8 in
Width
68.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.8 in
103.1
167.5
100.2
166.3
167.5 in
Length
166.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.73 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
AU
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
111 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft