Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDMvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 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)

2.0 JTDM

150 hp1956 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 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
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,429 km
    888 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDMVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
55.6s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,429km888mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,956cc119cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,351mm171in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
310L
Max trunk volume-
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDMVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM3,750 rpm1,500 rpm4,000 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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)2.0 JTDMVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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
55.6 s
-
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 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
139 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)2.0 JTDM
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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)2.0 JTDM
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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)2.0 JTDM
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 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)2.0 JTDM
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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)2.0 JTDM8.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 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)2.0 JTDM
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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) 2.0 JTDM and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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)2.0 JTDM
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
1,429 km
888 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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)2.0 JTDM
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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)2.0 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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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)2.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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) 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)2.0 JTDM
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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)2.0 JTDM
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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)2.0 JTDMVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 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
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,429 km
888 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDMVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 283 km (176 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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