The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 27,400
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
70.8
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
940 B5.000
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
450 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
888 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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