The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 24,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 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
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.29 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 B1.000
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
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 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
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
27.37 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
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
793 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
793 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
