The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 25,500
 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18)
70.8
78.7
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18)
103.7
171.3
165.5 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
678 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft