The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 19,700
 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
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 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
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 1.6 TS 16V 120
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.62 %
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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 1.6 TS 16V 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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