The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 13)
€ 22,700

€ 23,700

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 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 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
1KP
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
940 A5.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
241 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
828 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 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