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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDMvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 1.4 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

2.0 JTDM

150 hp1956 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    105 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDMVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,271kg2,802lb
Gross weight-
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
88.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
54.6s
Calculated
80.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,500km932mi
Calculated
965km600mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,956cc119cu in
1,395cc85cu 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
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume-
310L
Max trunk volume-
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
105g/km
132g/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 2.0 JTDMVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM4,500 rpm1,750 rpm4,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDMVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
54.6 s
80.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 20162.0 JTDM
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
1,271 kg
2,802 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 20162.0 JTDM
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
203 km/h
126 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 20162.0 JTDM8.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: 0.1 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 20162.0 JTDM
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: 1.7 L/100 km.

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 20162.0 JTDM
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 20162.0 JTDM
1,500 km
932 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
965 km
600 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
203 km/h
126 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 20162.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 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 20162.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM 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 20162.0 JTDM
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.7 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 20162.0 JTDM
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDMVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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
1,500 km
932 mi
965 km
600 mi
CO2 score
105 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
-
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 2.0 JTDMVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 535 km (332 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Is 49 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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