The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
€ 20,600
€ 17,600
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 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 2.0
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 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.52 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
AR 37203
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
364 mi
Range
455 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
