The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
€ 17,500

€ 26,400

€ 17,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 9.4 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
1498
1721
1897
1421
1729
1895
1721 mm
Width
1729 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1498 mm
Height
1421 mm
2515
4129
2546
4223
4129 mm
Length
4223 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2546 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
1257 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.91 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
9C
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 bhp
148 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
126 NM
320 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
16.99 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
40 mpg
47 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
482 mi
Range
725 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
292 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1042 L