The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V is just 0.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 120i
1442
1729
1895
1430
1751
1933
1729 mm
Width
1751 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1442 mm
Height
1430 mm
2546
4223
2660
4227
4223 mm
Length
4227 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 120i
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.1 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 120i
Typ 937
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
937 A3.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 120i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
11.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
11.57 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
393 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
330 L







1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L