The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V (07 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 20,100

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59
70.6
79.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
170.7
99.9
168.4
170.7 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %

General
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
ZAF 198
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
20.11 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
515 mi
Range
518 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
515 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
125 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft