The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 21,800
€ 20,900
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 1.6 BiFuel 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 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
135.7 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 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 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
