The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 36,900

€ 23,000

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.1
74.6
70.8 in
Width
68.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
100.2
166.3
168 in
Length
166.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
AU
Generation
Typ 937
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






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