The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 31,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 Eco 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 Eco
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.89 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
103 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
26.82 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
29 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
712 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
455 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
155.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
