The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 Quadrifoglio Verde (08 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 19,900
€ 18,700
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 TS 16V 120 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 TS 16V 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 32104
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
118 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
23.82 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
455 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
