The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V Sprint (15 - 16)
€ 19,700

€ 25,200

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.22 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
9C
Generation
Typ 940
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
940 A2.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
678 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
678 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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