The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V (08 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,100

€ 22,200

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 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 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %

General
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
118 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
26.06 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
49 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
380 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
751 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
170.4 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
98.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Bravo 1.6 JTD Multijet 16V
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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