Fiat Brava 1995 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Fiat Brava is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Brava engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Brava consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Brava could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Brava consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Brava is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Brava is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
775 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Brava is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Fiat Brava can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Brava has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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