Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VvsAlfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf IV

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003
VS

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

3.2 V6

250 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VAlfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
240hp179kW
250hp186kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,150mm163in
4,213mm166in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,546mm100in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
330L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,030L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
63L
CO2 emissions-
287g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VAlfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VAlfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
23.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V and Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
247 km/h
153 mph
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6 and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 mph
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VAlfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
-
521 km
324 mi
CO2 score
-
287 g/km
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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