Alfa Romeo is encouraging buyers to sample diesel versions of the Alfa 147 for the on-the-road price of the corresponding petrol version.

The offer means customers can save up to £1,100 on Alfa Romeo’s JTD and JTD M-Jet engines.

The 3-door Alfa 147 1.9 JTD Turismo is now available for £13,950, the on-the-road price of a 1.6 T Spark Turismo and the 140bhp 1.9-litre 16v M-Jet Lusso can be purchased for £16,550, the same as a 147 2.0 T Spark Lusso.