The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,800
 Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 22,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
100.2
166.3
165.3 in
Length
166.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.48 %
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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