The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V Lusso TCT (19 - 19)
€ 36,000

€ 34,500

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
168
103.7
171.3
168 in
Length
171.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.03 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
AU
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
940 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
761 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 16V
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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