The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V Sprint (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 25,200

€ 27,500

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.14 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 A2.000
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
20.33 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
444 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
678 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
104.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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