The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 19,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.8
68.1
74.6
71.7 in
Width
68.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.8 in
100
168.7
100.2
166.3
168.7 in
Length
166.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.15 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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 BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Environmental Impact
108 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 BMT
108 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 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
