The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 21,800
€ 19,700
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 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 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.66 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
9C
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
109 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
642 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
