The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF Quadrifoglio Verde Q2 (08 - 08)
€ 17,500
€ 24,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
59
67.8
74.7
56.8
68.1
74.6
67.8 in
Width
68.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
59 in
Height
56.8 in
99
162.6
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 JTDM 16V DPF
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.91 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V 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 JTDM 16V 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 JTDM 16V DPF
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V 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 JTDM 16V DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
632 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
632 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V 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).
121.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V 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
