2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 202 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Golf | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
