The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 23,000
 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
70.3 in
Width
68.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
165.8 in
Length
166.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.01 %
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
1K
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Performance

VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft