Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti (1973 – 1977) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1974 – 1983): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 70 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.1 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 169 km/h against 158 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 775 kg against 830 kg. At 3,927 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti is 107 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Ti
1973 – 1977
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
1974 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1973 – 1977 | 1974 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 75 hp | 50 – 69 hp |
| Torque | 89 – 103 Nm | 78 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.1 – 13.4 s | 12.9 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 169 km/h | 140 – 158 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 8.9 L/100 km | 6.7 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,927 mm | 3,820 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 830 – 860 kg | 775 – 845 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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