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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 1.750 TBivsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

1.750 TBi

240 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBiVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,351kg2,978lb
Gross weight-
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,351mm171in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,364mm93in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
310L
Max trunk volume-
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBiVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi5,750 rpm2,000 rpm6,000 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBiVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
29.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,351 kg
2,978 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi6.0 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
882 km
548 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
240 hp
179 kW
6.0 s
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
233 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBiVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,351 kg
2,978 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
-
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBiVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 31 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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