Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Beetle (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 235 hp against 220 hp. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 233 km/h. The Volkswagen Beetle uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,280 kg against 1,355 kg. At 4,351 mm, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 74 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta
2010 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Beetle
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2016 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 26 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 235 hp | 105 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 206 – 350 Nm | 175 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 11.3 s | 6.7 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 241 km/h | 179 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 7.6 L/100 km | 4.1 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,277 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,537 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,355 – 1,395 kg | 1,280 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.