The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V TCT (16 - 18)
€ 26,900
		
					 
					€ 28,100
					
					 
					€ 26,900
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 28,100
				ⓘ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. Both cars are  the same  width, but the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is  3.7 inches shorter and  1.1 inches taller. 
				
				VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
					Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
				58.7
							
							70.8
							
							79.8
							
						57.7
							
							70.8
															
							78.7
							
						70.8 in
					Width
					70.8 in
				79.8 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					78.7 in
				58.7 in
					Height
					57.7 in
				103.1
							
							167.6
							
						103.7
							
							171.3
							
						167.6 in
					Length
					171.3 in
				103.1 in
					Wheelbase
					103.7 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
					Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
				2910 lb
					Curb Weight
					3075 lb
				3990 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4023 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								165 lb
									5.37 %
								 
								General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
					Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
				AU
	
					Generation
					Typ 940
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
					Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				*DPC*
Engine Code
940 B1.000
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
					1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					118 hp
						at 3750 rpm
					VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
						148 hp
						118 hp
						Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					236 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
						184 lb‑ft
						236 lb‑ft
						Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
					Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
					Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
				
							
							
							134 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							121 mph
						
					8.3 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
377 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
466 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
						19.66 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					26.06 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
						19.66 lb/hp
						26.06 lb/hp
						Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
					Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						46 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						60 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
						46 mpg
						60 mpg
						Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
					36 mpg
					city
					48 mpg
						
				55 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.9 gal
						609 mi
					Range
					956 mi
				VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
						609 mi
						956 mi
						Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
					Environmental Impact
	
				96.6 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).
					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).
80.3 kWh
						
				VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
						96.6 kWh
						80.3 kWh
						Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
					Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				227 g/mi (WLTP)
					CO2 Emissions
					166 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
					Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
				3
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1080 lb
					Maximum Payload
					948 lb
				10.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					9.9 cu ft
				






36 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					43 cu ft
				


















