The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 23,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
68.1
74.6
71.2 in
Width
68.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 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 2.0 16V T.Spark
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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).
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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
