Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) or Volkswagen Golf V?

2000–2010 vs 2003–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Boot: 147 937 (147) 280 l, Golf V 350 l.
Lowest consumption: 147 937 (147) 5.6 l/100 km, Golf V 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: 147 937 (147) 77–184 kW, Golf V 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: 147 937 (147) 20 items (Impression), Golf V 21 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Golf V from €3,000 (2 listings); no 147 937 (147) is listed right now.

Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147)2000–2010 · 5 engines · Impression, Progression, Distinctive, TiSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147)2000–2010no listings	Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,213 mm–4,223 mm	Length4,204 mm–4,216 mm
Width	Width1,729 mm–1,764 mm	Width1,759 mm
Height	Height1,428 mm–1,442 mm	Height1,469 mm–1,485 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,546 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume350 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,220 kg–1,360 kg	Curb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2010	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines10
Power	Power77–184 kW (105–250 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 JTD 8V 115	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 3.2 V6 24V GTA	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed246 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsImpression · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Impression	Items in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Ti	Items in the top trim33 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,000
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) or Volkswagen Golf V?

Length: Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) 4,223 mm, Volkswagen Golf V 4,216 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,546 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 280 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) or Volkswagen Golf V?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 JTD 8V 115); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf V 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) or Volkswagen Golf V?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 V6 24V GTA); the strongest Volkswagen Golf V 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI GTI).

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