2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 204 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Strada | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
