The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V TCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 26,500

€ 20,100

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.72 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Typ 940
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
940 B1.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
27.56 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
50 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
759 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
793 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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