The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 21,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
68.1
74.6
59
67.8
74.7
68.1 in
Width
67.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
100.2
166.3
99
162.6
166.3 in
Length
162.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.42 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Typ 937
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
419 mi
Range
422 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
