The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 22,400
€ 24,500
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 3.8 inches shorter and an inch taller.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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
167.5
103.7
171.3
167.5 in
Length
171.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
AU
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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
