The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 14)
€ 20,100

€ 25,300

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 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 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
16
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
940 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
793 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
793 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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