The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 19,900
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,900
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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09)
68.1
74.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.23 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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 TS 16V 120
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
23.82 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
712 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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).
98.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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