The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V (07 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 16,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW New Beetle 1.6 is 8.1 inches shorter and 2.8 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
59
67.8
74.7
59
70.6
79.5
67.8 in
Width
70.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
102.4
170.7
162.6 in
Length
170.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3781 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
9C
Generation
ZAF 198
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
109 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
37 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
412 mi
Range
572 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
572 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft
