The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,500

€ 21,400

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
68.1 in
Width
71.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.6 in
100.2
166.3
99.4
168.8
166.3 in
Length
168.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.47 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
814 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft