The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 13)
€ 26,500

€ 23,700

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.8
78.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.7
171.3
165.3 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.35 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
1K
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
940 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
678 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
828 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft