The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 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 considerably. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir is 8.7 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.7
70.8
78.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
103.7
171.3
99
162.6
171.3 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Typ 940
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
17.91 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
642 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
109.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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