The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 21,800
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
68.1
74.6
69.3 in
Width
68.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
63.8 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
100.2
166.3
165.5 in
Length
166.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
1KP
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V

 REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft