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Fiat Tipo Limousine vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Limousine or VW Golf?

Fiat Tipo Limousine vs VW Golf: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Tipo Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,147 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Tipo Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Golf

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Fiat Tipo Limousine takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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 is marginally lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,375 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is far ahead 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 Tipo Limousine
VW Golf

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Fiat Tipo Limousine

The Fiat Tipo sedan is a practical, no-nonsense family saloon that focuses on roomy, usable space and comfortable everyday driving rather than flashy pretence. It won't set pulses racing, but its sensible packaging, economical running costs and honest charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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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 Tipo Limousine
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 17,600 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
120 - 121 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,375 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,532 mm
Length
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Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,497 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, 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
130 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
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