Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTDvsVolkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI

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

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Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 JTD

150 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Bora IV

1.4 280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTDVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.4s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,238km769mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,643mm183in
4,663mm184in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,688mm106in
Front track
1,557mm61in
-
Rear track
1,625mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
126mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
506L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
50L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTDVolkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTDVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.4 s
34.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD8.2 s
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,238 km
769 mi
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTDVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,238 km
769 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTDVolkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 312 km (194 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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