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VW Golf vs Fiat Grande Panda comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Fiat Grande Panda?

VW Golf vs Fiat Grande Panda: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Grande Panda

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Fiat Grande Panda is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,004 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Grande Panda with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Grande Panda offers significantly more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 177 km more than the VW Golf.

Grande Panda

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 212 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Fiat Grande Panda takes 11.2 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

Golf

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, Fiat Grande Panda is only slightly lighter – 1,295 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Grande Panda offers only slightly more boot space – 412 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries a bit more – 508 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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, 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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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 Grande Panda

The Grande Panda is a delightful blend of practicality and charm, making it a popular choice for urban dwellers and families alike. With its compact design, the car navigates city streets effortlessly while providing ample interior space for passengers and cargo. Its quirky styling and user-friendly features make the Grande Panda not just a mode of transport, but a fun driving experience.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
16,300 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 131 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,295 - 1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
361 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,763 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
353 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
100 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
122 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, 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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