Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

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

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.750 TBi

235 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
235hp175kW
235hp175kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,356kg2,989lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,213mm166in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
350L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi5,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
26.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
235 hp
175 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,356 kg
2,989 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
1,320 kg
2,910 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
247 km/h
153 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: 0.2 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
679 km
422 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
235 hp
175 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.6 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.8 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
235 hp
175 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,356 kg
2,989 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
789 km
491 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Is 36 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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