The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,500
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V is 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18)
70.8
78.7
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18)
103.7
171.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171.3 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 940
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
20.33 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
678 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft