The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09)
€ 31,600

€ 19,700

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.8
68.1
74.6
71.7 in
Width
68.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.8 in
100
168.7
100.2
166.3
168.7 in
Length
166.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.9 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
16
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
AR 32104
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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