The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (13 - 15)
€ 22,700

€ 21,000

€ 22,700
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 1.6 BiFuel 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 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.17 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
1KP
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
198 A4.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
25.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
241 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
583 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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