The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,500

€ 30,100

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.7
70.8
78.7
59.1
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
103.7
171.3
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.75 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
20.33 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
678 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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