The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08)
€ 18,700
€ 22,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
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 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
9C
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
AR 32104
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.5 cu ft
