The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF (07 - 08)
€ 19,700
€ 19,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
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 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
9C
Generation
ZAF 198
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
188 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
188 lb‑ft
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
44 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
412 mi
Range
680 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
680 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
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).
109.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 8V DPF
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
