The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V (07 - 09)
€ 20,800
€ 22,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 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 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.79 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
9C
Generation
ZAF 198
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
42 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
432 mi
Range
644 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
644 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
115.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fiat Bravo 1.9 JTD Multijet 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 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
