The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
€ 27,700

€ 26,400

€ 27,700
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 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
542 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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