The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 26,600

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

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
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
18.3 lb/hp
21.53 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
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
727 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
717 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
98.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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