The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,100
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,100
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 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 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 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
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 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 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.91 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Typ 937
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
450 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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