The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 27,400
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
70.8
78.7
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
103.7
171.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171.3 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
940 B5.000
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.78 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
888 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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