Which Fiat Bravo Version Should You Buy?
The Fiat Bravo choice divides clearly by generation. The first generation, produced from 1995 to 2001 as a Mini 3-doors with 12 versions, is lighter and offers Gasoline and Diesel engines with mostly 5-speed Manual gearboxes, plus one 4-speed Automatic.
The Fiat Bravo choice divides clearly by generation. The first generation, produced from 1995 to 2001 as a Mini 3-doors with 12 versions, is lighter and offers Gasoline and Diesel engines with mostly 5-speed Manual gearboxes, plus one 4-speed Automatic. The second generation, produced from 2007 to 2014 as a Hatchback 5-door with 15 versions, moves toward Turbo engines, mostly 6-speed transmissions, lower measured fuel consumption and stronger torque. All versions are FWD. For performance, the second-generation 2.0 MT is the leading choice at 165 hp, 359 Nm, 8.2 seconds to 100 km/h and 214 km/h. For measured economy, the second-generation 1.6 MT with 105 hp leads at 4.4 l/100 km combined. Buyers wanting the lightest specified Bravo should compare the first-generation 1.2 MT and 1.4 MT with 80 hp: both weigh 985 kg.
Fiat Bravo generations: what changed?
The first-generation Fiat Bravo ran from 1995 to 2001. Its Mini 3-doors body was offered in 12 versions. The range spans 75–154 hp and includes 4-cylinder Gasoline and Diesel engines as well as 5-cylinder Gasoline engines. Kerb weight ranges from 985 to 1,190 kg among versions with measured figures. Ground clearance is consistently 150 mm, and every version has a 50-litre fuel tank.
The second-generation Fiat Bravo ran from 2007 to 2014. Its Hatchback 5-door body has 15 versions in the catalogue data, including the 12 detailed below. Power spans 90–165 hp, while measured torque reaches 359 Nm. All listed engines are Inline 4-cylinder units. Manual and Robotic gearboxes are available, usually with 6 speeds. Specified kerb weights run from 1,280 to 1,365 kg, ground clearance is either 150 or 163 mm, and the fuel tank holds 58 litres.
The change between generations is therefore measurable rather than merely stylistic: the detailed second-generation versions add 8 litres of tank capacity, peak output rises by 11 hp from 154 to 165 hp, and peak torque rises by 159 Nm from 200 to 359 Nm. The trade-off is mass. The lightest specified second-generation version weighs 1,280 kg, which is 295 kg more than the lightest first-generation versions at 985 kg.
Fiat Bravo engine specs
Because several versions share the same database name, power is included to distinguish them.
| Generation and exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.2 MT | 82 hp | 113 Nm | 1,242 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Compressor | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.4 MT, 80 hp | 80 hp | 112 Nm | 1,369 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.8 MT | 113 hp | 154 Nm | 1,747 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 147 hp | 147 hp | 186 Nm | 1,998 cc | Gasoline | 5, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 154 hp | 154 hp | 186 Nm | 1,998 cc | Gasoline | 5, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 75 hp | 75 hp | 147 Nm | 1,910 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 101 hp | 101 hp | 200 Nm | 1,910 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 105 hp | 105 hp | 200 Nm | 1,910 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.4 MT, 75 hp | 75 hp | 112 Nm | 1,370 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.6 MT, 90 hp | 90 hp | 140 Nm | 1,581 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.6 MT, 103 hp | 103 hp | 144 Nm | 1,581 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.6 AT | 103 hp | 144 Nm | 1,581 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second generation 1.4 MT | 140 hp | 230 Nm | 1,368 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 150 hp | 150 hp | 230 Nm | 1,368 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 90 hp | 90 hp | 290 Nm | 1,598 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 105 hp | 105 hp | 290 Nm | 1,598 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 120 hp | 120 hp | 300 Nm | 1,598 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 DSG, 120 hp | 120 hp | 300 Nm | 1,598 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 120 hp | 120 hp | 255 Nm | 1,910 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 150 hp, 1,365 kg | 150 hp | 305 Nm | 1,910 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 150 hp, 1,360 kg | 150 hp | 305 Nm | 1,910 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 2.0 MT | 165 hp | 359 Nm | 1,956 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 90 hp | 90 hp | 128 Nm | 1,368 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 6-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 120 hp | 120 hp | 206 Nm | 1,368 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Robotic | FWD |
Power per litre highlights different priorities. The second-generation 1.4 DSG with 150 hp produces about 109.6 hp per litre, the highest figure in the detailed range. The second-generation 1.4 MT follows at about 102.3 hp per litre. By comparison, the first-generation 2.0 MT with 154 hp produces about 77.1 hp per litre, while the second-generation 2.0 MT produces about 84.4 hp per litre and substantially more torque.
Fiat Bravo performance and fuel economy
| Generation and exact version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.2 MT | 12.5 s | 173 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.4 MT, 80 hp | 13.8 s | 170 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km | 7.0 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.8 MT | 10.0 s | 193 km/h | 11.3 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 147 hp | 8.5 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 154 hp | 8.0 s | 213 km/h | 13.1 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 75 hp | 15.1 s | 165 km/h | 8.5 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 101 hp | 10.8 s | 182 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 105 hp | 10.4 s | 187 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.4 MT, 75 hp | 13.9 s | 168 km/h | 9.9 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.6 MT, 90 hp | 11.3 s | 180 km/h | 10.3 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.6 MT, 103 hp | 11.0 s | 184 km/h | 10.6 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| First generation 1.6 AT | 12.0 s | 184 km/h | 12.5 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.4 MT | 8.9 s | 204 km/h | 7.3 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 150 hp | 8.5 s | 197 km/h | 8.5 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 90 hp | 12.8 s | 172 km/h | 5.8 l/100 km | 3.9 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 105 hp | 12.8 s | 172 km/h | 5.6 l/100 km | 3.7 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 120 hp | 10.5 s | 195 km/h | 6.0 l/100 km | 3.9 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.6 DSG, 120 hp | 10.5 s | 195 km/h | 5.9 l/100 km | 3.8 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 120 hp | 10.5 s | 194 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 150 hp, 1,365 kg | 9.0 s | 209 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 150 hp, 1,360 kg | 9.0 s | 209 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Second generation 2.0 MT | 8.2 s | 214 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 90 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 120 hp | 9.6 s | 195 km/h | 8.7 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
The fastest measured Bravo is the first-generation 2.0 MT with 154 hp, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds. The second-generation 2.0 MT is 0.2 seconds slower but has a 1 km/h higher top speed, 205 Nm more torque and combined consumption of 5.3 l/100 km versus 9.4 l/100 km.
Within the second-generation 1.6 Diesel group, the 105 hp 1.6 MT uses 0.2 l/100 km less combined fuel than the 90 hp 1.6 MT while sharing its 12.8-second acceleration and 172 km/h top speed. Moving to either 120 hp version cuts the acceleration time by 2.3 seconds and raises top speed by 23 km/h. Between those two, 1.6 DSG uses 0.1 l/100 km less combined fuel than 1.6 MT, with identical measured acceleration and top speed.
Fiat Bravo weight, clearance, tank and wheel specs
| Generation and exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.2 MT | 985 kg | 1,510 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.4 MT, 80 hp | 985 kg | 1,510 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.8 MT | 1,100 kg | 1,600 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 147 hp | 1,190 kg | 1,690 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 154 hp | 1,165 kg | 1,690 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 75 hp | 1,120 kg | 1,620 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 101 hp | 1,155 kg | 1,680 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.9 MT, 105 hp | 1,145 kg | 1,680 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.4 MT, 75 hp | 1,010 kg | 1,510 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.6 MT, 90 hp | 1,050 kg | 1,550 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.6 MT, 103 hp | 1,025 kg | 1,550 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.6 AT | 1,090 kg | 1,550 kg | 150 mm | 50 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.4 MT | 1,280 kg | 1,785 kg | 150 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 150 hp | 1,280 kg | not measured | 163 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 90 hp | 1,320 kg | 1,770 kg | 163 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 105 hp | 1,320 kg | 1,770 kg | 163 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 120 hp | 1,320 kg | 1,770 kg | 163 mm | 58 litres | 205/55 R16, 225/40 R18 |
| Second generation 1.6 DSG, 120 hp | 1,320 kg | 1,830 kg | 163 mm | 58 litres | 205/55 R16, 225/40 R18 |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 120 hp | 1,325 kg | 1,830 kg | 163 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 150 hp, 1,365 kg | 1,365 kg | 1,870 kg | 163 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.9 MT, 150 hp, 1,360 kg | 1,360 kg | not measured | 163 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 2.0 MT | 1,360 kg | 1,610 kg | 163 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 90 hp | not measured | not measured | 163 mm | 58 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.4 DSG, 120 hp | 1,280 kg | 1,785 kg | 150 mm | 58 litres | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 |
Weight per horsepower helps explain the performance hierarchy. The first-generation 2.0 MT with 154 hp carries about 7.6 kg per hp, the best specified ratio here. The second-generation 1.4 DSG with 150 hp follows at about 8.5 kg per hp, while the second-generation 2.0 MT carries about 8.2 kg per hp. At the economy-focused end, the second-generation 1.6 MT with 105 hp carries about 12.6 kg per hp.
Overall length and exterior dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. The available size comparison is therefore limited to weight, ground clearance, tank capacity and specified wheel sizes.
Which Fiat Bravo version to buy and why
For the strongest overall performance, choose the second-generation 2.0 MT. Its 165 hp and 359 Nm are the highest figures in the detailed data, while its 214 km/h top speed is also the highest. It combines an 8.2-second acceleration time with 5.3 l/100 km combined consumption.
For the lowest measured fuel use, choose the second-generation 1.6 MT with 105 hp. Its 4.4 l/100 km combined and 3.7 l/100 km highway figures are the lowest recorded. It also produces the same 290 Nm as the 90 hp 1.6 MT, and both deliver that torque at 1,500 rpm.
For a balance of Diesel performance and economy, the second-generation 1.6 DSG with 120 hp is especially competitive. It reaches 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, runs to 195 km/h and returns 4.6 l/100 km combined. The 120 hp 1.6 MT has identical acceleration and top speed but consumes 4.7 l/100 km combined.
For Gasoline power, compare the second-generation 1.4 MT and the 150 hp 1.4 DSG. The 1.4 DSG adds 10 hp and is 0.4 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, but its top speed is 7 km/h lower and its combined consumption is 0.8 l/100 km higher. Both make 230 Nm, although the Manual version reaches that figure at 1,750 rpm and the Robotic version at 3,000 rpm.
For first-generation performance, the 154 hp 2.0 MT is the clear numerical choice. Against the 147 hp 2.0 MT, it adds 7 hp, removes 25 kg, cuts the acceleration time by 0.5 seconds and raises top speed by 3 km/h. The 147 hp version’s fuel consumption is not measured, so an economy comparison cannot be made.
For a first-generation Diesel, the 105 hp 1.9 MT improves on the 101 hp 1.9 MT without a measured fuel penalty: both use 5.4 l/100 km combined, while the 105 hp version is 0.4 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, reaches 5 km/h more and weighs 10 kg less.
The data does not include prices, condition, reliability, engine-oil requirements, engine codes, warning-light diagnoses or service history. Those factors cannot be used to recommend a specific car for sale. Based strictly on the recorded specifications, the second-generation 2.0 MT is the performance choice, the second-generation 1.6 MT with 105 hp is the economy choice, and the second-generation 1.6 DSG with 120 hp offers the strongest measured compromise between acceleration and consumption.