The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V Impression (14 - 15)
€ 25,800

€ 22,400

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 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 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.69 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
1KP
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
940 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.36 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
29.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
932 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 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