The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,700

€ 22,200

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %

General
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
112 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
28.27 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
380 mi
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
493 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
119.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat Tipo 1.6 E-torQ
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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