The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 21,100
€ 25,200
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 DPF is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
BMW 120i
56.8
68.1
74.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.1 in
Width
68.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
100.2
166.3
104.7
166.4
166.3 in
Length
166.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
BMW 120i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
BMW 120i
Typ 937
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
937 A3.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
BMW 120i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
135 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 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
414 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
414 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).
142.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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




















