The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 35,700

€ 21,800

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 130i is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW 130i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.8
68.1
74.6
68.9 in
Width
68.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
104.7
166.4
100.2
166.3
166.4 in
Length
166.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.49 %

General
BMW 130i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
E87
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW 130i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
350 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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