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
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 26,400
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
€ 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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3 inches 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
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
68.1
74.6
67.8 in
Width
68.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)
100.2
166.3
162.6 in
Length
166.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.91 %
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF Distinctive Q2 (07 - 08)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BCA*
Engine Code
937 A5.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF

 REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
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
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 16V M-Jet DPF
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (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
866 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft