The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 6.3 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
1729
1895
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1729 mm
Width
1821 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
2546
4223
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4223 mm
Length
4286 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1970 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
181 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
181 NM
340 NM
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
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
8.95 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
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
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
32 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
712 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (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
445 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L