The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
€ 21,300

€ 26,400

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
482 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
5
Doors
3
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