The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Quadrifoglio Verde Q2 (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 25,600
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.27 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
225 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
20.63 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
462 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
632 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
