The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF (06 - 08)
€ 20,100

€ 24,800

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 9.4 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 5.6 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
1498
1721
1897
1442
1729
1895
1721 mm
Width
1729 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1895 mm
1498 mm
Height
1442 mm
2515
4129
2546
4223
4129 mm
Length
4223 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2546 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.54 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
9C
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
280 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
642 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 8V M-Jet DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
292 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1042 L