Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TB MultiAir

150 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
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Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
42.2s
Calculated
50.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
1,091km678mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,492mm59in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,554mm61in
Max trunk volume
1,270L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAirPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.2 s
50.6 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
1,290 kg
2,844 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI8.2 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir8.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
962 km
597 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
1,091 km
678 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
1,091 km
678 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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