Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 15 HP more power than Alfa Romeo MiTo, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 7 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 684 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 56 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo MiTo. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Beetle (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo MiTo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo MiTo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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