The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 20,100
€ 19,700
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 1.6 E-torQ is 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
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 1.6 E-torQ
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %
General
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
112 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
28.27 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
759 mi
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
493 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.6 E-torQ
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
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
