The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
€ 24,700

€ 26,400

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
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 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.93 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
16
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
759 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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