The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Veloce Q2 (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,000

€ 20,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 JTDM 16V is 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
56.8
68.1
74.6
59
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
100.2
166.3
99
162.6
166.3 in
Length
162.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
937 A6.000
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
168 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
243 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
18.17 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
632 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
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).
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft