The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V TCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,400
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V TCT (15 - 16) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V TCT (15 - 16)
70.8
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 TCT (15 - 16)
103.7
171.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V TCT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.64 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 B4.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
173 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
173 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
17.97 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
551 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
867 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft