The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V (13 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 21,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.7
70.8
78.7
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.7
171.3
168.4 in
Length
171.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
16
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
198 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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








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