The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 20,100

€ 27,500
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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %

General
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
940 B5.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.78 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
888 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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