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VW Golf vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Fiat 500?

VW Golf vs Fiat 500: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

Fiat 500

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

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

Golf

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,061 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 188 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is substantially faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Golf

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is somewhat lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 177 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers considerably more boot space – 381 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,237 L, about 687 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries markedly more – 508 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 183 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Reviews VW Golf

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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reijo Muhonen
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I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
25 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 4
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Fiat
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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