The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,000

€ 19,700

€ 28,000
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v is 15.4 inches longer and 3 inches wider.
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
VW New Beetle 1.6
59
70.7
79.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
106.3
178
99
162.6
178 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
VW New Beetle 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %

General
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
VW New Beetle 1.6
ZAL 844
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
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
197 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
VW New Beetle 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
16.84 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
30 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
412 mi
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
462 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
147.7 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
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
147.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Delta 1.8 Di T-Jet 16v
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






33.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft