The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 21,000

€ 25,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.39 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
198 A4.000
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
118 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
159 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
159 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
25.31 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
37 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
462 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
583 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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