The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 21,800

€ 27,300

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 8V is 4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 116i
56.8
68.1
74.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.1 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
166.3
105.9
170.2
166.3 in
Length
170.2 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 116i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 116i
Typ 937
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
937 A3.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 116i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
642 mi
Range
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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