Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 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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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.750 TBi

235 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
230hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,327kg2,926lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
26.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
235 hp
175 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,327 kg
2,926 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.4 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi6.8 s

Although Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: 0.4 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
230 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,327 kg
2,926 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
781 km
485 mi
789 km
491 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 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

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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