The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,400
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
70.8
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
103.7
171.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
940 B5.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.78 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
727 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
888 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft