2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 500 and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 424 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500. 2008 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat 500 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |