The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 21,800
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
68.1
74.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
68.1 in
Width
71.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.3 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.49 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
777 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft