The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 23,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
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
55.9 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 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.5 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
419 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
