The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,400
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.3 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.78 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
225 lb‑ft
251 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
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
20.33 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
743 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
632 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft