The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,600

€ 31,600

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 MultiAir is 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.23 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 940
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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18.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
18.11 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
712 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
761 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
92.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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