2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Golf | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
