The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 15,300
€ 20,100
€ 15,300
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 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 1.6 TDI.
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.7 %
General
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
ZAF 356
Generation
16
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 Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
94 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
29.79 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
759 mi
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
431 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
