The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 21,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 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.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
25.13 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
697 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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