Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1974 – 1983) vs Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1972 – 1977): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 63 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 15.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 158 km/h against 151 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 775 kg against 830 kg. At 3,889 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud is 69 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors dates from 1974 – 1983, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud from 1972 – 1977.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
1974 – 1983
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud
1972 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1983 | 1972 – 1977 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 69 hp | 63 hp |
| Torque | 78 – 110 Nm | 83 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 16.8 s | 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 158 km/h | 151 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 8.8 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,820 mm | 3,889 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,456 mm |
| Curb weight | 775 – 845 kg | 830 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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