Five-door hot-hatch comparison : Volkswagen Golf GTI v Peugeot 308 GT v Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has long been the preeminent hot-hatch for keen drivers. But what if you’re after a European small car with a little extra spice, that isn’t the Volkswagen? What are some alternatives? And how close can they get to the benchmark GTI?
Taking on the Volkswagen Golf GTI today, we have the Peugeot 308 GT and Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV.
And here with us is Alistair - who contacted CarAdvice asking, “If you don’t want to follow the GTI crowd, what other sporty hatchbacks are worth a look?”
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Paul: So tell us, why don’t you want a Golf GTI?
Alistair: Nothing against the Golf at all. I think it’s a great car. But I used to have a Peugeot 205 GTI and I’ve always had a soft spot for the Italian marques. I want something a little different but also something that can comfortably accommodate myself, the wife and my little one Harry, who’s three.
Paul: Fair enough. Right, well let’s kick things off with the Golf…
Paul: Ah, tartan seats and a golf ball-style gear knob. It’s not hard to tell that you’re in a Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Starting at $41,990, the six-speed manual Golf GTI gets a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 162kW and 350Nm.
Paul: You’ve got really premium materials and this 5.8-inch touchscreen with sat-nav. The GTI also gets what’s called Driver Chassis Control - which let’s you choose between five different driving modes for the engine, steering and suspension.
Paul: Should we try out the Peugeot?
Paul: It is yeah. Now, the 308 GT is the same price as the GTI but has a smaller capacity engine, putting out less power and less torque.
It claims 7.5 seconds 0-100km/h - which is a full second slower than the Golf - but it betters the GTI on claimed fuel consumption by almost 10 per cent.
Alistair: …And it’s nice in here. The seats are good, the space is good and it looks like there’s plenty of room in the back for my little boy and his child seat.
Paul: You also have a bigger boot than the Golf and there’s this fairly massive 9.7-inch colour touchscreen that looks after all of your navigation, entertainment and climate controls as well as vehicle information. Very cool and it means a much cleaner centre stack here.
Paul: Now while all the cars here have five doors and drink 98-octane premium unleaded, the little Alfa - with its engine and gearbox pinched from the rear-wheel-drive 4C - is the fastest and most powerful of the lot.
Alistair: And again, very different from the Golf in here.
Paul: Yeah. It is a fraction dearer than the GTI but you get these cool bucket seats and this in-dash 6.5-inch touchscreen. Unfortunately you also have to physically turn the key to start it up and this flat-bottom wheel feels huge compared to the one in the Peugeot.
Paul: While that was interesting, we are at the track. So while Alistair sizes up the backseats, we’re going to set some lap times with the help of CarAdvice’s very own tame, racing…driver… No?
Dave: No. Just gimmie the keys Paul...
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Paul: So comfort, price and features are all important, but we want to know the times. Alistair…?
Alistair: Yeah no worries. Golf GTI - Best lap - 1min 7sec.
Alistair: Just ahead of the Golf with a best time of 1min 6sec… the Alfa Romeo…
Paul: Wow, so how far behind was the Peugeot?
Alistair: Only 1 second behind the Golf, the Peugeot’s best lap was 1min 8sec.
Paul: So the more expensive Alfa Romeo was faster than the Golf GTI around the track but you weren’t sold on its rear seat space. The Peugeot was the slowest of the three but you liked the styling and its winning space and boot capacity. And of course, there’s still the Golf GTI.
So, do you still not want a Golf? (laughs)
Alistair: (Laughs) I really like the Golf and there’s no doubting it does most things well. But the Alfa really impressed me around the track and the Peugeot really impressed me off the track.
It’s a tough call, but I think I might have to go with the Golf…
Paul: So there you have it.
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[@Mircea140]

I own a giulietta. Friend of mine said the golf looks better. He is no longer a friend of mine.

[@erikh1041]

for good reason

[@KING0SISQO]

I own the 308 gti. And though I could of owned either three I think the giulietta is the best looking. But I just wanted a Peugeot so much if my only Peugeot ever. I had a Fiat bravo sport and the inside shared similarities in parts used so if felt like it was the same car. That was my only reason against the giulietta that I so keenly wanted.

[@garethjones3979]

I've had VWs and Peugeots, but nothing compares to an Alfa. My Guilietta is my fourth Alfa, and I suspect I'll stick to the brand ...I love it

[@joebloggs2312]

I have a Golf. I went to dinner at a friend's house once, and again three months later - at which stage there was an Alfa Giulietta in the driveway. I never went back, pretentious people.

[@amberfouche5252]

@@joebloggs2312 😂😂😂😂I bought one yesterday. 😂😂😂😂

[@jaycuke]

Just bought the Alfa Guilietta QV and absolutely love it. I fell in love with the engine note and have loved every minute of driving it!

[@Foc4ccin4]

how's the fuel consumption?

[@modli_n]

@@Foc4ccin4 Pushing to the limit approx 20l/100km, mixed dynamic/pushed to the limit approx 13,5l. Normal city driving around 9l.

[@Foc4ccin4]

@@modli_n wow that's thirsty as fuck.

[@louisemayb1]

Ditto!

[@sotiriskarlos3894]

nice review. So the Alfa was the most powerful, the quickest and the fastest around your track. It also had the best sound and was arguably the better looking... it surely makes sense that the golf won...

[@JustifyJustin]

Because Alfa Romeo believes adults are all 2ft tall and pedal spacing is for sissies. Golf is the best all rounder by a mile. Alfa is fun, for sure - but I'm not going to buy a Giulietta for a weekend drive.

[@s.bazsi5521]

JustifyJustin shut up fanboy

[@usertonousou]

Γεια σου Σωτήρη πες τα έτσι είναι. Έχω Giulietta QV και είμαι ερωτευμένος μαζί της από όλες τις φάσεις, τι να δεις πρώτα? ομορφιά? μοτέρ? μπλοκέ διαφορικό? φρενούκλες? τιμόνι γρήγορο? σωστή γρήγορη ανάρτηση? άστους να λένε!

[@AmsterdamSam]

@@JustifyJustin just buy a golf and disappear on the road since every1 drives a gold bye bye

[@John_Stur]

@@usertonousou Φίλε να σε ρωτήσω, από κατανάλωση σε μέσο όρο καίει υπερβολικά το QV; Δλδ, για καθημερινό αυτοκίνητο συμφέρει;

[@apostolostv]

Giulietta QV all day.

[@claudioherrera9019]

So, the fastest, more powerful and beautiful car is not the best? Another VAG boring review.

[@BojanBojovic]

Idiots. When someone say that the Golf is a benchmark it immediately discredit himself.

[@rachelmiglionico8121]

1. Alfa 2. Peugeot 3. Golf

[@ojkl32]

Golf seats look like my grandpa pijamas !

[@TheCedricdv]

ALFA Definitely.

[@Sargos77]

Alfa Romeo for ever!!!

[@peterboot5026]

love my alfa... no one beats the sound

[@aamvoor]

So why do a comparison where the alfa beats the other Cars in noise speed handling and looks if you are biased upfront. The golf loses but still wins. Stop doing this silly tests!!

[@fgt78]

+aam voor Becauce "Nazi-cars" (VW & Ford) are the favorite cars no matter what ... Would have taken the Peugeot - but I also own a 208 :)

[@rubenvalente]

Its always the same thing, the golf always wins. Its like some friends of mine when they bought cars and asked them why they bought a golf, well even without knowing the others they just said: - well men its a golf, its the best.

[@niharpotluri9472]

@@fgt78 Everyone forgetting something, they used a 308 GT, they should have waited for the GTi to come out and then done the review, coz the GT is not in the same segment as the Golf GTI

[@Raven1849]

Aaah... Giulietta is not a car... It’s an emotion! A very strong one! I hope we see a new one in the near future... to DRIVE US CRAZY!!!

[@ftnwo1627]

Alfa Romeo ;-)

[@francescoaufieroful]

Alfa Romeo forever!

[@Daspo0ks]

Oh I thought this was an advert for the Golf GTI. Just seen its a review channel.

[@Daspo0ks]

Daspo0ks Just to add to this - to make this "review" fair - pick equal cars. Putting the Ford Focus ST against a Golf GTI would have made more sense.

[@federicoc.2609]

alfa rules

[@stuartholtom]

Thanks for this guys, so many reviewers forget there are other vehicle manufacturers out there so we only get to see the same cars over and over again. Great work.

[@Drivecomau]

Stuart Holtom - Cheers Stuart, we always appreciate the feedback.

[@targaflorio3239]

Alfa Giulietta QV for the win. Quick, stunning, great sound. For those who don't wish to run with the pack..

[@g00dfeeling]

Alfa rules!

[@Eliehbk]

+g00dfeeling yes and let's not forget how the Italian car is gonna break down after two weeks!

[@g00dfeeling]

+ELIE HOBEIKA I'm driving Alfas almost ten years. Never had that experience.

[@ZesPak]

+ELIE HOBEIKA yes, and let's not forget the myth that the German car won't. And then have a look who actually put their money where their mouth is and back up the reliability claims with some actual warranty.

[@MD-uu5nt]

+ELIE HOBEIKA ugh...we have had 3 vws. all were unreliable heaps. I have had 3 Alfa's and not a single one has ever let me down. go figure.

[@lorence79]

Alfa the best

[@roger41450]

Golf boring... Alfa exciting...Alfa winner!!!

[@pomademahal]

Been driving 208, the small steering wheel is supposed to be below the speedo display. I got it wrong first time too, but once you are used to it, it is awesome.

[@theHaba99]

those golf seats are probably one of the most horrific things mankind has ever made, atleast like top 3

[@jean-claudedavis7024]

Would have loved to hear which car Dave actually enjoyed driving around the track. Track times, for me, are less important than the actual fun factor or drive experience on the daily.

[@sean6948]

Alfa everytime the QV is a great car the golf well its just another golf isnt it, typical Joe Average there going for the safe option

[@dufonrafal]

Learned to adjuste the stearing wheel... It"s defenetely set to high here. The thing is you can't take the top of the steering wheel as a reference, but the center. I've been in the 208 and the 308 and I had a lot of space between the steering wheel and the dash.

[@Drivecomau]

It depends on the height of the driver too. Some of us in the CA office like the size and position of the 308 wheel - but we are all different heights.

[@rui518]

CarAdvice.com.au you guys know that the seat can also go up and down right? just adjust it, and the tester didn't look like a small guy...

[@Hmmmppffff]

rui518 I had the 308 for some days too and I love the small steering wheel. The hight of the driver is no problem in this car. the problem is when you want to sit very low in it.

[@MrTurenki]

Volkswagen the winner?? What a boring choice. Alfa rules.

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

Probably the Golf GTI still a better all-rounder, but VAG products... Yes, except for true Porsches (911, Cayman/Boxster and the limited-edition hypercars). Even Lamborghinis have lost part of their wild charme after their company has been purchased by Volkswagen, except for the Murcielago that also was the last one to fit the V12 Ferruccio Lamborghini designed himself: most VAG products have some boringness in them. And that not just a problem of halo: they always also feel not to be as much as proficient as their direct competitors in fact of driving. What they do the best is to sell exactly what most appeals to the majority of the market: comfortable "furnitures" to go to A to Z in safety and comfort. That's no bad, but if we are talking about driving i wouldn't go for the Golf...

[@Drivecomau]

Hi Oswald - not in Australia. All of these cars have a list price within $10 of each other. The Peugeot and Volkswagen are $41,990 and the Alfa is $42,000 - (MSRP)

[@club1fan552]

Nice to see a review that thinks outside the square with some unusual models.

[@roger41450]

The car advise team work for VW!!!

[@StevenBiets]

Hmmm comparing a CTC gearbox to a manual VW? Both should have been manual or the VW should have had a DSG. Giulietta ftw tho, proud owner over here ;-)

[@Drivecomau]

***** - we were not able to secure a manual Giulietta QV for this test - but its worth noting, that the manual has the pre-update engine so has less power than the TCT car.

[@nurbsenvi]

+CarAdvice.com.au Not only that GTI has better Dual clutch gearbox too.

[@kiraellis62]

alfa romeo tutta la vita

[@leealpha7]

please read the instruction manual of the car before reviewing it. 308 top of the steering wheel needs to be set the position under the cluster to see. not seeing through the wheel like other cars. shame on you review guys.

[@MrBaskevin]

It should be adjusted so its confy to drive!

[@mirkozlikovski9553]

comparing 308 GT with Golf GTI on performance basis and saying that Golf is "better hot hatch" is rather sensles... of course it is beter, cause it has more powerful engine and it has a drivetrain and setup that suit a proper GTI, while Pug is just a bit more "capable top spec" model.... it is like comparing Mini Cooper with JCW and "discoverig" that JCW is "better" and about Pug's "obstructing" steering wheel... I'm 1.72cm tall (slightly over 5ft7in) and I had no problem viewing it's instrument table over the steering wheel....so, i find this something like those flowers on the dash of first new Beetle... somebody stock them there in the first test and then everybody repeated that endlessly in every test after that...

[@PaulMaric]

Mirko Zlikovski This wasn't just a performance comparison, Mirko. The performance test formed part of the comparison, but wasn't the only deciding factor. The 308 GT was in here as it was identical in price to the Golf GTI. We are a huge fan of the 308 GT and think that come the 308 GTi, the Golf GTI will have a big challenge on its hands.

[@Negativvv]

VW for those who just want to own something mundane, when you want to show the world you are conformist. Maybe it is slightly better than the rest on paper but cars are more emotive than just buying a fridge or a microwave. And yes I'm an Alfisti...

[@HeliBenj]

Please learn to set the driving position on a Peugeot (dials above wheel) before saying you can´t see the dials... that was rather stupid. ! I'm 1.82m, my wife is 1.58 and we both found a suitable position in the car...

[@KING0SISQO]

We have to admit that though we the viewers picks the alpha. It wasn’t the reviewers choice. It was the guest. The guy sat in all 3 and felt like the golf was for him. I respect that. Unfortunately for us the viewer it wasn’t a 308 gti rather than the gt. maybe he’s of been picking that. So I’m not mad at him. But he is wrong though.

[@stephenkoh6854]

GolF GTI is the prob the best of the the three considering all aspects for everyday use, but if I'm buying one, I'd end up in the Alfa showroom despite knowing its drawbacks

[@marcpaola1371]

Golf= boring Peugeot = interesting Alfa= soul/fun/winner!

[@XxGreedyMagiiCxX]

I would buy a golf but they're too common now, same as the fiestas. I've drove quite a few cars in my little time driving and the one that stood out to me the most was a alfa 159 even though it was 12 years old it drove flawlessly for it's size and weight, the only other car I'd say handled better was a mk7.5 fiesta, but that was practically brand new

[@calmcalam8329]

You can't compare this Peugeot 308 GT when there is a proper GTI coming out soon with the 270bhp RCZ R engine in it. Peugeot are also producing a 493bhp hybrid version of the 308 with 3 engines 😏

[@rui518]

Calam Stuart hybrid R is just a concept/prototype right?

[@DurianObried]

+rui518 Yes, but it will be produced in limited series! ^^

[@rui518]

DurianObried really? were did you ear that? lets be honest Peugeot don't usually make prototypes...

[@DurianObried]

+rui518 A long time ago: 206cc was a prototype ... Peugeot did. RCZ was a prototype ...Peugeot did. For the 308 R hybrid, Peugeot is currently studying automotive market to find interrested customers and especially at what price. The prototype is fully functional and can be produced as such. We will have the final answer when the "normal" 308 will be restyled. But one thing is sure, Peugeot wants to produce this 308, because Carlos Tavares (the boss) wants a radical sport in its range.

[@rui518]

DurianObried you could be right, Tavares wants a lot of things and he has vision but the board needs to back him...

[@serai711]

Just drove the Alfa Giulietta and it is very very nice

[@robertrayers1923]

when it comes to comfort and dayli usage the golf wins but if you want something special you should take the alfa btw. i drive a tuned Gulietta qv and love it before this i drove a alfa 156 ti but i still think golfs are good cars as well just in a other way

[@KnowledgeSharingTech]

Why not wait for the Peugeot GTI for this comparison? This way, it will be fair for all 3 cars. You make it look like the Peugeot lost here, but this is not true!

[@DJT183]

"I have a soft spot for peugeots..." (instantly loses all credibility)

[@babakht]

the tamed racing driver part was hilarious, good job.

[@pete3198]

I honestly think you can't go wrong with either the Alfa or Golf. I owned a Giulietta QV some years back - I havent driven a Golf GTI yet, but do now own both an Audi S3 and a Skoda Octavia RS245 (which is effectively a heavier, less aggressive GTI). I dont think the Skoda is any quicker then the Giulietta was - they are pretty close. Giulietta felt a bit more aggressive uder acceleration, but the issue with that Alfa motor is that it has a very narrow bandwidth - it's got very noticable turbo lag down low and it dies of very quick in the top end, so it really only feels like it's pulling from 2,500 RPM to about 4,500 RPM, and outside of that band if feels like its doing nothing. This means you really need to change gear a lot. I had the manual and found it quite frustrating when navigating carparks or when going up steep hills because of that turbo lag requiring you to constantly drop a gear. The Skoda feels much more linear in it's power delivery - it pulls fairly strong even from 1800 RPM or so and right up to 6,000 RPM. To be fair though the Skoda is a DSG also, so that probably helps - if I bought the Giulietta again I would probably get it in TCT mode because it would be more drivable in those low speed / high incline type scenarios. And it's a shame to say that because the Giulietta manual actually is really nice - quick, short throw shift and very precise. The clutch is a bit touchy/sensitive though and can take a lot of getting used to, especially for hill starts, etc. As far as handling goes I thing the Skoda is more stable in high speed bends, which seemed to be the weakness of the Giulietta (it would feel a but unstable in the rear end at times). With some light damper/suspenson mods and the TCT gearbox I could imagine the Giulietta being a pretty fantastic little thing to drive...and to be fair the Skoda I'm comparing it against is a 2019 model, so abou 5 years newere then my Giulietta was. One thing that the Giulietta did impress with was refinement. You dont really expect to hear this about an alfa, but it was actually a very solid feeling car. Very smooth, quiet and refined and it was pretty good over bumps too. I think it was just as smooth and refined in every way as the Skoda, though the Skoda does have some better build quality and material quality - albeit the difference isn't as great as some reviewers would like to have you believe. The S3 is obviously a big step up in quality and performance, but I won't even compare that because it's obviously a totally different class of car.

[@petrimagni8133]

It's a shame... You should compare Peugeot 308 GTi NOT GT version ! ! ! ! ! 308 GTi has mechanical differential, 308 GTi will destry Golf GTi and Alfa QV on track.

[@SavioureG]

1st - The VW would fight back with the Golf R, so the GTI wouldn't do you much good. Alfa would be behind though as they have yet to introduce a compact engine with higher HP. 2nd - It would be a different engine tier, it wouldn't be a fair comparison, the Golf GTI, Alfa QV and Peugeot GT are in the same tier and insurance group, so the difference would be which company did a better job in designing their cars overall.

[@StevenBiets]

I meant TCT gearbox!

[@TheBertonen]

take the 308 GTI an we'll see who wins.

[@AmsterdamSam]

golf is just boring to look at... you see them everywhere

[@jonathanduplooy9503]

I own a qv as well,we are now friends..

[@DurianObried]

Very bad comparison ! The 308 GT is not a sports car, why confront with the most powerful sports models? It's ridiculous! Take the new Peugeot 308 GTI, repeat the comparison ... we will laugh!

[@lucast9806]

is peugeot 308 gti vs golf gti, no the gt

[@rubenvalente]

so why make a comparison if the golf gti wins as always because arguably its the best for every day drive.

[@BojanBojovic]

Golf slow steering ratio makes this car horrible to drive although it has a nice chassis. Maybe it is faster than the Alfa when you drive it on the edge, however the everyday feel is on a different level. Compared to Giulietta it feels like you race a dead pig. Golf is a benchmark only in sales, that should be said.

[@WinkelHoof]

The Volvo V40 T5 R-design is another alternative. The handling is not as good as the GTI but still fun to drive.

[@LocoMargin]

FUCK VW! ALFA RULEZ! #forza

[@mick2136]

VW best car in Europe fuck Alfa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ryanmilner4315]

I always thought that the Golf was the fastest, but I bought a Giulietta because it's an Alfa Romeo and now I'm glad knowing that the Golf is now second best. The Peugeot's steering wheel is too small and the majority of French cars are being driven by slow, useless drivers.

[@XxGreedyMagiiCxX]

I would buy a golf but they're too common now, same as the fiestas. I've drove quite a few cars in my little time driving and the one that stood out to me the most was a alfa 159 even though it was 12 years old it drove flawlessly for it's size and weight, the only other car I'd say handled better was a mk7.5 fiesta, but that was practically brand new. My next car will defiently be the giulietta 1750 tbi

[@manuelcamenzuli9090]

308 GTI?

[@Drivecomau]

+Manuel Camenzuli - the GTI wasn't available when we shot this. Stay tuned for a rematch - of sorts - coming soon!

[@max12384]

ops, giulietta wins...

[@fredsalfa]

Guys were raving about the Alfa and how its the quickest and best looking and sounding then go with the Golf ??!

[@edberry2319]

i think its time to compare golf gti to the real 308 gti isnt?

[@Drivecomau]

Good thinking ;-)

[@robertmackinnon4414]

Alfa every time. 5 years in a 159 12months now in a phase 2 guilietta gv. Will never own another non alfa again. Alfisti forever

[@robinmarples5198]

The 308 has got a gti version. This would have been the true match. And the 308 gti would have murder this vw

[@HeavyMetal50]

volkswagen Golf number one the quality has no comparison with the peugeot and alfa romeo

[@davidvarela8739]

I love Alfa, but I believe when they have something perfect they do bad things to the car on purpose, 4:23 no reversing camera .... I don´t use it but in a premium car is almost like no radio. Why Alfa does those stupid things here and there?

[@thomasabcd2641]

Simply because the Giulietta is a car from 2010, reversing camera's weren't a major thing back then.

[@davidvarela8739]

@@thomasabcd2641 it's been a while since my post. I own a 159 2008 now:) red.:)

[@thomasabcd2641]

Haha nice, I own a 2008 147 and will definiately get a Giulietta as next car. Its a shame they dont have reversing camera's though ;)

[@davidvarela8739]

@@thomasabcd2641 niiice ;) don't worry look, I get rid of the windshield mirror itself, as Raul Julia in Gumball said : "what is behind, is not important" . talking about cars of course.

[@T0m0zuki]

Golf looks very dated in terms of design :) Germans have never been much of a designers.

[@MrBaskevin]

Fun fact, it was an italian that designed the original golf.

[@CFG39]

Why wouldn't you have reviewed the 308 GTI?

[@Drivecomau]

It wasn’t released when the video was made.

[@alanjackson526]

Renault megane RS???

[@Drivecomau]

+alan jackson - shall we count its doors together? ;)

[@mauricio9187]

Still taking la Giulietta everyday.

[@BiZaRoVom67]

vvw golf gti : 220hp 33750€pug 308 gt : 205hp 30850€a giulietta qv : 240hp 34600€Considering price and equipment and timelap, the golf definitely lost. Save money take the pug, or pay for the winner : alpha.

[@SmDWeed]

The alfa for me, I can agree on the steering wheel but fortunately you can replace it

[@mickadatwist1620]

whats a kilowatt?

[@carlogouweleeuw4186]

How did the Golf win when it wasn't the fastest, it had fewer options and didn't sound as good as the Alfa...

[@bojankis5999]

Golf allways wins. The best.

[@armindehnaei1527]

so how the golf won?!

[@zainahmed1718]

What's the song playing at the start and end of the video?

[@monique6490]

Sure, the Volkswagen might be the cleanest of all these three. But that's the exactly the problem with it. It's too clean. Plus the driving assist can't be turned off to 100% like with the Alfa Romeo, Renault Sport, Peugeot, DS or Ford which is very sad. It's too smooth, there's almost no resistance you have to fight against, and that's the most fun part when driving a sports car. To tame the beast💯 While the Volkswagen is the cleanest, The Peugeot is the most nostalgic, The Alfa Romeo is as always the most emotional though. So everything is as it should be.

[@absurdvideo9588]

Alfa

[@erikh1041]

alfa all week, at least it looks interesting

[@Java148]

Just smoked the Alfa in me GTI. It is stage 1 though😄😄

[@yannou6734]

Alfa 👍

[@salvatoreboanno]

Giulietta wins.

[@test1uci]

I am a bit disappointed with Alfa time, should be much quicker than Golf GTi.

[@pijusprakapas9103]

OK so alfa looks the best, sounds the best, it is fastest. why golf is the winner?

[@lovacable]

How could you’ve forgot true hot hach benchmark,Renault megane rs?

[@camiel221]

They have not given a single reason why the GTI should win except it is more spacious in the back. And yet it wins? Like wtf mate you are on some good drugs

[@balatfsi581]

Na Dúvida, Acelera! MK7 GTI TSI Sector me impressionei com a Giulietta galera, deem uma olhada!

[@naduvidaacelera5094]

Bala TFSI Me impressionei também com o 308, se viesse para o Brasil com toda certeza eu teria um! A Alfa é sensacional também!

[@balatfsi581]

Na Dúvida, Acelera! Porra pra andar na frente do GTI, tem que ser forte o bixo!!

[@Toretto191]

E quase identico o tempo hahah o GTI e muito forte e 0.5 segundos marcado no iphone n e nada hahah mas mesmo assim o GTI e muito seguro e isso n deixa ele ir ao "máximo" nas curvas pq o controle de tração n desliga totalmente! Ja o Alfa Romeo tem como desligar tudo completamente! na minha opinião e por causa disso que ele ganha! O que vcs acham? Bala TFSI Na Dúvida, Acelera! MK7 GTI

[@Toretto191]

Tambem o alfa romeo usa um Motor 1.7 Turbo com 241cv e ja esta no limite e n teria como chipar e se chipasse iria pra 250-265cv! o Golf tem um Motor 2.0 Turbo com "220" cv (240-260) que c chipar vai pra 300+!!

[@naduvidaacelera5094]

TSI Sector Concordo com você, vale ressaltar que mesmo o Golf tendo sido mais lento foi ele quem ganhou o comparativo e obteve as melhores notas. O Golf testado também foi o manual e não dispunha do Performance Pack.

[@iancudragos3672]

Alfa Romeo is the best!

[@pauld2037]

So the alfa wins the lap tests...then the looks, power, noise, design,....what did the golf win....nothing......yet it placed first! The "decision" is frankly rubbish. I've a 2018 Giulietta Supersport in misano blue and a bmw 220 msport coupe in estoril blue...yeh i love blue...but i love cars that perform/drive/grab your heart/are exclusive blue......they are both diesel...but they absolutely fly with massive torque.......i pick one each morning.....no favourite....but no golf gti.....because gti is too generic, bland, lacking design or flair...yes its got a good engine but the rest is....yawn....and predictable. And i did have a passat 2.0t petrol turbo sport 197bhp 2006 that i loved...but it never pretended to be a great car but it was..... a wolf in sheep's clothing....golf.....blah! Buy a bmw 2 coupe for handling but love a giulietta for being that bit different with handling ....and fun....and makes u smile on the inside....and misano blue is just a great colour, dark alloys, red spiltter, super stereo, the cockpit.....be yourself and get one....who cares. BTW the 220d coupe is a complete cracker too. Grin........

[@sx200n1]

Lol. No reversing camera. If anyone driving a hatchback needs cameras - they need to be removed from the road as they are clearly crap at driving. Hatchbacks do NOT need cameras as they are tiny cars.

[@MrMinimanmatt]

Alfa wins in every aspect and you still choose the golf????? Another VAG biased fanboy review

[@Reeko1980]

Where is the 308 GTI?????It is not a good comparison

[@Drivecomau]

+Reeko1980 It was only recently released. It wasn't around last year.

[@chrisgray4651]

How much of volkswagons budget is used for bribing motoring journalists.

[@hanyip2594]

Alfa Romeo!!!!!!

[@mystical902]

what about mazda 3?

[@Drivecomau]

+mystical902 - No sports version.

[@raffaelw.7430]

There's the Mazda 3 MPS, at least in Europe... don't know if available in all the countries, though...

[@Realjulius184]

Alfa ftw!

[@t8polestarcyan22]

The Alfa is the best in styling including the engine's chrome but the Golf is the best in everything else!