The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 19,900
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 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 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09)
68.1
74.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.33 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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 TS 16V 120
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 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
23.82 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
727 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
455 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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