2007 Fiat Bravo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Bravo and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2007 Fiat Bravo (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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2007 Fiat Bravo | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Bravo | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1373 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |