Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) or Volkswagen Golf VII?

2010–2020 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Giulietta (940) 4,351 mm, Golf VII 4,562 mm — a 21 cm difference.
Boot: Giulietta (940) 350 l, Golf VII 605 l.
Lowest consumption: Giulietta (940) 4.2 l/100 km, Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km.
Power: Giulietta (940) 77–173 kW, Golf VII 77–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Giulietta (940) 33 items (Progression), Golf VII 29 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Golf VII from €11,200 (1 listing); no Giulietta (940) is listed right now.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940)2010–2020 · 4 engines · Progression, Distinctive, Veloce, Quadrifoglio VerdeSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VII2012–2019 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, JoinSpecifications →1 listing from €11,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940)2010–2020no listings	Volkswagen Golf VII2012–20191 listing · from €11,200
Dimensions
Length	Length4,351 mm	Length4,255 mm–4,562 mm
Width	Width1,798 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,465 mm	Height1,442 mm–1,492 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,634 mm	Wheelbase2,631 mm–2,637 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume272 l–605 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,320 kg–1,395 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,524 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2020	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines11
Power	Power77–173 kW (105–235 hp)	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.6 JTDm 105	Lowest consumption1.8 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 1.75 TBi Quadrifoglio Verde	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed246 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Progression	Items in the base trim29 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Distinctive	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€11,200

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) or Volkswagen Golf VII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VII 4,562 mm, Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) 4,351 mm (a 211 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,637 vs 2,634 mm. Boot: 605 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) or Volkswagen Golf VII?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.6 JTDm 105); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km (1.4 TSI GTE).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) or Volkswagen Golf VII?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) makes 173 kW (235 hp) (1.75 TBi Quadrifoglio Verde); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VII 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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