The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 24,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
16
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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
