The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,400

€ 20,100

€ 22,400
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 slightly. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir is 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 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 MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 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 MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
17.91 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
642 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 MultiAir
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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