The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 23,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
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 2.0 16V T.Spark
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.88 %
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1K
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 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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 TDI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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