The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (10 - 14)
€ 27,600

€ 21,700

€ 27,600
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.7
171.3
167.6 in
Length
171.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.91 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
AU
Generation
Typ 940
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
940 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
29.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
932 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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