The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 23,100

€ 21,800

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.8
68.1
74.6
70.8 in
Width
68.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.8 in
103.1
167.5
100.2
166.3
167.5 in
Length
166.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.85 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
AU
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






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