The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,400
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.3 in
Length
168.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
225 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
645 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
632 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft