The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 19,500

€ 20,100

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V is 8.7 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.7
70.8
78.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
103.7
171.3
99
162.6
171.3 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Typ 940
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
198 A4.000
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
118 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
159 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
159 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
25.31 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
541 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
130.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft