The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco (06 - 08)
€ 24,700

€ 21,500

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
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 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.99 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
1KP
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
AR 37203
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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