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Fiat Topolino vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or VW Golf?

Fiat Topolino vs VW Golf: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW Golf

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,804 £.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers substantially more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 68 km more than the Fiat Topolino.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers significantly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 376 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: VW Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is significantly lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers substantially more boot space – 381 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 318 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries clearly more – 508 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 370 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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 £28,300
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
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Fiat Topolino

The Fiat Topolino is a pint-sized charmer that turns every commute into a smile-inducing event, marrying vintage Italian flair with a delightfully simple driving experience. For city buyers who prize personality over pace, it offers quirky practicality, effortless parking and an irresistible retro look that feels like a Vespa with four wheels.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
138 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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