Volkswagen Beetle (2016 – 2019) vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2016 – 2020): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 233 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.9 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Beetle is the lighter car, from 1,239 kg against 1,355 kg. At 4,351 mm, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 63 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Beetle
2016 – 2019
|
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta
2016 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2019 | 2016 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 220 hp | 120 – 240 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 350 Nm | 215 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 11.4 s | 6.0 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 233 km/h | 195 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 6.8 L/100 km | 3.9 – 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,288 mm | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,634 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,239 – 1,376 kg | 1,355 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.