The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 19,700
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

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 2.0 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
68.1
74.6
70.3 in
Width
68.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
100.2
166.3
165.3 in
Length
166.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.16 %
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMM
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

 REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft