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Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (95 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van or VW Golf Variant?

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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VW Golf Variant

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  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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

Fiorino Qubo Van

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 Fiorino Qubo Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,068 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 Variant offers significantly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van takes 11.9 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Golf Variant offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is very slightly lighter – 1,285 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries marginally more – 547 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 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.

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Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

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

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van

The Fiat Qubo van is a compact urban workhorse that hides an impressively practical load area behind deceptively small proportions, making tight city streets and parking a breeze. It’s not flashy, but its sensible layout, easy-to-live-with character and wallet-friendly running make it a solid pick for anyone needing dependable everyday practicality without fuss.

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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 Fiorino Qubo Van
VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,800 - 17,100 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
133 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
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Curb weight
1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
3,957 mm
Length
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Width
1,716 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,721 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 95 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
162 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
190 - 200 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 70 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,248 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2016
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
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