The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 28,400

€ 21,800

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.8
68.1
74.6
71.9 in
Width
68.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.6 in
Height
56.8 in
99.4
168.8
100.2
166.3
168.8 in
Length
166.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.26 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
145 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 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