Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

1995–2001 vs 1998–2010 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Bravo I (Type 182) 4,187 mm, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Bravo I (Type 182) 280 l, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 209 l.
Lowest consumption: Bravo I (Type 182) 5.5 l/100 km, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Bravo I (Type 182) 48–113 kW, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Bravo I (Type 182) 17 items (S), Beetle New Beetle (9C) 20 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Bravo I (Type 182)1995–2001 · 12 engines · S, SX, ELX, HGTSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Bravo I (Type 182)1995–2001no listings	Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,025 mm–4,187 mm	Length4,081 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm	Width1,724 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm	Wheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,240 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2001	Production years1998–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines12
Power	Power48–113 kW (65–154 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 JTD 105	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.0 20V HGT 154	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed213 km/h	Top speed207 km/h
Trim levelsS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · S	Items in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · ELX	Items in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) 4,187 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 106 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,540 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 280 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 JTD 105); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) makes 113 kW (154 hp) (2.0 20V HGT 154); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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