The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Veloce Q2 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,000
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Veloce Q2 (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Veloce Q2 (09 - 10)
68.1
74.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 JTDM 16V Veloce Q2 (09 - 10)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Veloce Q2 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A6.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
168 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
18.17 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
727 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
632 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft