The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,800
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 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 BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.36 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V 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
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
25.13 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
759 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft