The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 18,700
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6 E-torQ is 9.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
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 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.79 %
General
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
108 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
112 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
28.27 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
455 mi
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
493 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
119.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
