The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,800

€ 17,500

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF is 9.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 5.6 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
1442
1729
1895
1498
1721
1897
1729 mm
Width
1721 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1442 mm
Height
1498 mm
2546
4223
2515
4129
4223 mm
Length
4129 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.54 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
Typ 937
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*BCA*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
280 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
11.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
11.4 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
482 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L