The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,700
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (13 - 16) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (13 - 16)
70.8
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (13 - 16)
103.7
171.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir TCT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
168 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
18.11 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
48 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
761 mi
Range
727 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
761 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft