The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,800
€ 21,700
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 8V
VW New Beetle 2.0
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW New Beetle 2.0
Typ 937
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*AZJ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW New Beetle 2.0
120 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
25.5 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
372 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
642 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
119.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
