The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,200
 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
70.8
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
103.7
171.3
168 in
Length
171.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
AU
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
940 C1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V

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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg  ( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
68 MPGe
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
15.6 lb
city
48 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
302 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
956 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft