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Fiat 500 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW Golf?

Fiat 500 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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VW Golf

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,147 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 188 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 207 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is significantly faster – 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: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is a bit lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 177 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers clearly more boot space – 381 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf offers considerably more capacity – up to 1,230 L, about 790 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries noticeably more – 508 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 183 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • 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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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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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VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
3,631 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,292 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Height
1,463 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,230 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
155 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 270 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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