The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
68.1 in
Width
71.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.3 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.48 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
743 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
94.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft