The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 15,300
€ 21,900
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V is 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.9
70.6
78.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %
General
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
ZAF 356
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
94 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
94 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
94 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
29.79 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
33 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
551 mi
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
431 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
136.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
