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Fiat Tipo Limousine vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Limousine or VW Golf Variant?

Fiat Tipo Limousine vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
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VW Golf Variant

  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Tipo Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,713 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Fiat Tipo Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Tipo Limousine takes 9.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,375 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers a bit more boot space – 611 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries clearly more – 547 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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.

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 Tipo Limousine
VW Golf Variant

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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 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 Tipo Limousine
VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 17,600 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
120 - 121 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,375 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
611 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
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 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, F, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
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