The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 21,100
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
68.1 in
Width
71.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
166.3 in
Length
168.8 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
610 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
106.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft