The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,700

€ 24,500

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 JTDM 16V is 2.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
70.8
78.7
58.6
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
103.7
171.3
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 A3.000
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
29.36 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
932 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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