The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 25,800
		
					 
					€ 20,100
					
					 
					€ 25,800
					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
▶ REPLAY
						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
	
				
						43 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						36 mpg
						
					
				Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
						43 mpg
						36 mpg
						VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
					32 mpg
					city
					27 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					44 mpg
						
				15.9 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						678 mi
					Range
					518 mi
				Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
						678 mi
						518 mi
						VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
					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 MultiAir
						104.1 kWh
						125 kWh
						VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				204 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
				














