2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2011 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (144 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2011 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Panda | GTI |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4211 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
