The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 18,700
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.45 %
General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.6
Typ 940
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
18.3 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
45 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
455 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
717 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
98.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
