The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,500
€ 22,200
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.8
68.1
74.6
59
67.8
74.7
68.1 in
Width
67.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.8 in
Height
59 in
100.2
166.3
99
162.6
166.3 in
Length
162.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.74 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Typ 937
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
380 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
