The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,500
€ 28,900
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
68.1
74.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.1 in
Width
71.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
59.1 in
100.2
166.3
100
168.7
166.3 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.62 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
