The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 17,500

€ 22,500

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.8
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
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 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.59 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
AR 32104
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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