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

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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight-
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
88.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
54.6s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,500km932mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,956cc119cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
126g/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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 20162.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 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 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
54.6 s
-
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
136 km/h
85 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 20162.0 TDI
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 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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 20162.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 20162.0 TDI
200 km/h
124 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 20162.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 20162.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 2.0 TDI: 0.8 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 20162.0 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 20162.0 JTDM
1,500 km
932 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,146 km
712 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 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
200 km/h
124 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 20162.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.9 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 20162.0 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDMVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
105 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
-
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 2.0 JTDMVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 354 km (220 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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