The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
€ 29,900

€ 26,400

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 4.2 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.1
74.6
69.5 in
Width
68.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
100.2
166.3
170.4 in
Length
166.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %

General
BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
F21
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.51 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
577 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft