The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,800
 Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 8V M-Jet DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
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 8V M-Jet DPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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