The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,100
€ 17,600
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.8
68.1
74.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.1 in
Width
71.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.5 in
100.2
166.3
99.9
168.4
166.3 in
Length
168.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.29 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
16
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
579 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
