2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 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 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 256 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. 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 Fiat Punto (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
