The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V Super (14 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 21,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 8.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 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 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
9C
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
940 B8.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
152 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
152 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
601 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
601 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
