The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 20,900

€ 23,000

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.1
74.6
70.3 in
Width
68.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 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 2.0 16V T.Spark
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
AR 32310
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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