The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V Multiair (10 - 14)
€ 19,700

€ 19,200

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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. 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 Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
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 Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
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 Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
41 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
412 mi
Range
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
633 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
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).
108 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
108 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V Multiair Turbo Start&Stopp
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