The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,200

€ 22,200

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
940 C1.000
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
25.87 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
60 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
956 mi
Range
380 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
956 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
80.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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