The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,800
€ 20,100
€ 21,800
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 Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1442
1729
1895
1486
1808
2021
1729 mm
Width
1808 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1442 mm
Height
1486 mm
2546
4223
2537
4278
4223 mm
Length
4278 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.44 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
11.57 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
