The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (13 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 26,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
940 B5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
888 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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