The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
70.3 in
Width
68.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
165.3 in
Length
166.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.63 %
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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