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Fiat Doblò Van vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (21,300 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò Van or VW Golf?

Fiat Doblò Van vs VW Golf: Key differences

Fiat Doblò Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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VW Golf

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Doblò Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Doblò Van is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,300 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,963 £.

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

As for electric range, the Fiat Doblò Van offers significantly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 211 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 189 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Doblò Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is marginally lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,329 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Doblò Van carries substantially more – 991 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 483 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is clearly superior overall 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
Fiat Doblò Van
VW Golf

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Fiat Doblò Van

The Fiat Doblò is a no-nonsense workhorse that blends surprising cabin comfort with sensible practicality, turning long days on the road into something tolerable rather than torturous. Clever packaging and steady, uncomplicated manners make it a smart pick for small businesses and weekend warriors who want function without fuss.

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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Fiat Doblò Van
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,300 - 33,800 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
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