The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 21,100

€ 21,800

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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