Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo MiTo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 15 HP less power than Alfa Romeo MiTo, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.3 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 | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
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Alfa Romeo MiTo has more luggage space. 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. | |||
| 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 | 1`685 | |
| 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 | 3200 | |
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