The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,400

€ 21,100

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.5
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
100.2
166.3
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
833 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
632 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
121.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft