The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio (10 - 14)
€ 20,800

€ 30,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
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 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.4 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
1K
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
940 A1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
232 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
490 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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