The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 43,200

€ 22,500

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 cm longer, 7 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
1465
1799
2027
1442
1729
1895
1799 mm
Width
1729 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1465 mm
Height
1442 mm
2626
4263
2546
4223
4263 mm
Length
4223 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2546 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.28 %

General
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
AU
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
146 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
146 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
495 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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 R
130.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
292 L







1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1042 L