The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
€ 21,700

€ 25,400

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.8
68.1
74.6
70.3 in
Width
68.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
165.3
100.2
166.3
165.3 in
Length
166.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
632 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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