The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,100

€ 20,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 9.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 2.0
1421
1729
1895
1498
1721
1897
1729 mm
Width
1721 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2546
4223
2515
4129
4223 mm
Length
4129 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 2.0
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 2.0
Typ 937
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 32310
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1970 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
181 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
181 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
8.95 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
32 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
419 mi
Range
364 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L