The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco (06 - 08)
€ 21,100
€ 21,500
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
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 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.73 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
AR 37203
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
