2010 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2010 Fiat Panda and 2010 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (84 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 219 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Fiat Panda | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Panda | Golf |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |