The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V (07 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 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 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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
General
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
ZAF 198
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
148 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
20.11 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
515 mi
Range
633 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
515 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
132.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
