The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V (13 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 26,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 8.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
70.8
78.7
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
103.7
171.3
162.6 in
Length
171.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.45 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
9C
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
940 B5.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
888 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
888 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
