The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 23,500
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (16 - 18) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

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 1.6 JTDM 16V is 2.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (16 - 18)
70.8
78.7
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (16 - 18)
103.7
171.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
171.3 in
Length
168.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.86 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Typ 940
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
940 B1.000
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
25.87 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
60 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
956 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
956 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft