The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 15,300

€ 19,700

€ 15,300
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. The Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V is 9.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
58.9
70.6
78.9
59
67.8
74.7
70.6 in
Width
67.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.9 in
Height
59 in
103.9
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.41 %

General
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
ZAF 356
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
94 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
94 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
94 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
29.79 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
33 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
412 mi
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
431 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
136.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft