The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
€ 20,100
€ 17,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.8
68.1
74.6
71.2 in
Width
68.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.8 in
99.9
168.4
100.2
166.3
168.4 in
Length
166.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.91 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
16
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
AR 37203
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
125 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft
