The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13)
€ 23,400

€ 22,400

€ 23,400
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 1.6 TDI is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
1KP
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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 Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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