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Fiat 500 vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (118 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (18800 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW Golf Variant?

Fiat 500

VW Golf Variant

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 Variant costs 26100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7290 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.30 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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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 Variant has a decisively 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 Variant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is slightly lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1366 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers convincingly more room – 611 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 426 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs decisively better – up to 1642 L, which is about 1092 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant decisively takes the win – 547 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 222 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf Variant proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf Variant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
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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 Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18800 - 30800 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 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, G, F, C
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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