The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 21,200
€ 23,000
€ 21,200
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 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
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
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
AR 32310
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
