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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 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 530 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.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 190 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
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 | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 190 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
