2005 Fiat Multipla vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Multipla and 2005 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Multipla. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (264 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Multipla. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Multipla | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Multipla | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
