The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13)
€ 21,900

€ 22,400

€ 21,900
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 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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 MultiAir
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
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
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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