The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio (10 - 14)
€ 42,400
€ 30,000
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
78.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
168
103.7
171.3
168 in
Length
171.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
General
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
AU
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
940 A1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
232 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Performance
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
490 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft

















