The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio (10 - 14)
€ 35,900

€ 30,000

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
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 Quadrifoglio
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
AU
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
940 A1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
232 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
154 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
490 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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