The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V Turismo TCT (14 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 29,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
940 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
173 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
848 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
111 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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