2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
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 (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (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 Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Grande Punto | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |