The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,500

€ 19,700

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6 JTDM 16V is 8.7 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
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 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.04 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Typ 940
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
940 B1.000
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
25.87 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
60 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
956 mi
Range
412 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
956 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
80.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft