The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,200

€ 23,800

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.8
78.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.7
171.3
99.9
168.4
171.3 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.39 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Typ 940
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 B8.000
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
104 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
159 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
159 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
28.72 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
601 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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