The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) 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 2.0 is 9.4 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 5.6 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.22 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
9C
Generation
Typ 937
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
937 A3.000
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
280 NM
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
115 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.69 kg/bhp
11.57 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
393 mi
Range
642 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 8V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
292 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1042 L