The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,500
€ 20,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.1 in
Width
71.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.5 in
100.2
166.3
99.9
168.4
166.3 in
Length
168.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.17 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
