The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V (07 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 16,800
€ 21,500
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 T-Jet 16V is 8.1 inches longer and 2.8 inches wider.
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %
General
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
118 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
152 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
152 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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24.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
24.94 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
422 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
572 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
