The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (16 - 18)
€ 31,700

€ 27,500

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
940 B5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
888 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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