The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (16 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 28,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 3.8 inches shorter and an inch taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
18.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
761 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
