The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir (10 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 22,400
€ 19,700
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 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 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.66 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
9C
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
109 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
642 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
642 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
