The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDM 16V TCT (18 - 19)
€ 22,200

€ 26,500

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 8.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.32 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
9C
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
940 B1.000
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
793 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
793 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft