The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 21,100
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08)
68.1
74.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.52 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
937 A3.000
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
118 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
25.13 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
450 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
642 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V DPF
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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