The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V Impression (14 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 22,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.6 JTDM 16V.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 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 1.6 JTDM 16V
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
16
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
940 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
29.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
932 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 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
