The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V TCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,100

€ 24,500

€ 28,100
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %

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 dual clutch 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 B1.000
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 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
26.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
26.06 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
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
956 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
956 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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
80.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 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








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