The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
€ 21,100

€ 23,000

€ 21,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.98 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
AR 32310
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
833 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 BMT
84.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 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