The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V (16 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 15,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.9
70.6
78.9
71.2 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.7 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
16
Generation
ZAF 356
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
94 hp
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
29.79 lb/hp
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
545 mi
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
