The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,000
 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 25,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
69.3 in
Width
68.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
165.5 in
Length
166.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.85 %
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft