The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.33 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
759 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
