The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (13 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 21,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
69.3
76.6
57.7
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
101.5
165.5
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
2987 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.21 %

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
198 A4.000
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
118 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
159 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
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
25.31 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
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
583 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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)
29.6 cu ft