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Fiat Scudo vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or VW Golf Variant?

Fiat Scudo vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • noticeably more trunk space
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VW Golf Variant

  • barely cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Scudo

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.

VW Golf Variant is barely cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Fiat Scudo costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,059 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat Scudo with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

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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 offers slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Scudo delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 356 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Scudo offers noticeably more boot space – 800 L compared to 611 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries significantly more – 1,805 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,258 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo 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 £30,900
Scudo

Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 km
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The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 187 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Scudo?

The Fiat Scudo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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