The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 18,400

€ 19,700

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V is 8.1 inches longer and 2.8 inches wider.
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 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 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %

General
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
ZAF 198
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
104 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
214 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
214 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
29.57 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
52 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
801 mi
Range
412 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
801 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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