The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V Veloce (13 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 19,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.28 %
General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 B8.000
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
152 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
152 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
28.72 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
579 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
583 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
