Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 45 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Beetle version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 9 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 147, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 78 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Alfa Romeo 147 (by 261 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`819 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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