The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 19,700
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
68.1
74.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.3 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.3 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.2 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 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32104
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
24.19 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
657 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
455 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft