The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
€ 23,400

€ 24,800

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.8
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
101.5
165.5
100.2
166.3
165.5 in
Length
166.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
1KP
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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