The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 24,800
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
68.1 in
Width
67.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.8 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
166.3 in
Length
162.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Typ 937
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
118 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
25.13 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
41 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
422 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
642 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
119.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft