The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13)
€ 20,900

€ 22,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.8
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.7
171.3
165.3 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
1K
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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 Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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