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Fiat Doblò vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò or VW Golf Variant?

Fiat Doblò vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Fiat Doblò

  • somewhat cheaper
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VW Golf Variant

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Doblò

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Doblò is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,072 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Doblò with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Doblò

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is a bit lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,530 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Doblò carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 293 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
Fiat Doblò
VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Doblò

The Fiat Doblò is Fiat’s pragmatic workhorse that doubles as a family companion—deceptively roomy, easy to live with and built to swallow awkward loads without drama. It won’t win style prizes, but its sensible packaging, no-nonsense character and low-stress ownership make it a very practical choice for buyers who prefer usefulness over flash.

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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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Fiat Doblò
VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,800 - 29,600 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
144 - 152 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,530 - 1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
722 - 840 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
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