The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
€ 22,200

€ 26,400

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
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 BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
899 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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