The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
€ 23,600

€ 24,100

€ 23,600
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 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.1
74.6
70.8 in
Width
68.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
100.2
166.3
167.5 in
Length
166.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
AU
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
52 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






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