Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio (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 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.9 L/100 km against 4.3 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,355 kg. At 4,351 mm, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 63 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Beetle Cabrio
2016 – 2019
|
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta
2016 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2019 | 2016 – 2020 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| 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 | 6.9 – 11.7 s | 6.0 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 230 km/h | 195 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 6.9 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 | 1,473 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,537 mm | 2,634 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,453 kg | 1,355 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.