The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,100
 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 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 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
162.6 in
Length
166.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
AR 32310
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
419 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
419 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 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