The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 24,800
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 8V 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
25.13 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
600 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
108 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft