The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V (10 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 15,300
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 8.1 inches shorter and 2.8 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3781 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
89 hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
422 mi
Range
572 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
572 mi
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fiat Bravo 1.4 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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
