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 1.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.8
68.1
74.6
70.8 in
Width
68.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.8 in
103.4
167.8
100.2
166.3
167.8 in
Length
166.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.28 %

General
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
AU
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
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
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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