The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
€ 20,100

€ 25,400

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
16
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
632 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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