The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V (07 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 16,000
€ 18,700
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V is 8.1 inches longer and 2.8 inches wider.
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
59
70.6
79.5
59
67.8
74.7
70.6 in
Width
67.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.4
170.7
99
162.6
170.7 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3781 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %
General
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
ZAF 198
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
89 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
94 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
94 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
31.71 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
455 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
572 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
119.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
