The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Quadrifoglio Verde Q2 (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,700
€ 21,900
€ 24,700
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 JTDM 16V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1442
1729
1895
1486
1808
2021
1729 mm
Width
1808 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1442 mm
Height
1486 mm
2546
4223
2537
4278
4223 mm
Length
4278 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
305 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
305 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
9.36 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
632 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
