The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,800

€ 27,000

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
70.8
78.7
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
103.7
171.3
100
168.7
171.3 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
17.91 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
600 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
678 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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