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Fiat 500 vs VW Golf – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW Golf?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18800 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6347 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Fiat 500 performs decisively better – achieving up to 331 km, about 188 km more than the VW Golf.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs decisively better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls significantly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Golf offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is somewhat lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 166 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers decisively more room – 381 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf performs clearly better – up to 1237 L, which is about 687 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf noticeable takes the win – 508 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 183 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18800 - 30800 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
220 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Fiat 500 have?

The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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