Fiat Bravo 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Fiat Bravo engine produces 2 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 6 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Fiat Bravo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Bravo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Bravo could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Bravo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Alfa Romeo MiTo | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Fiat Bravo is larger. Fiat Bravo is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Bravo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Fiat Bravo has more luggage capacity. Fiat Bravo has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Bravo is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Fiat Bravo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Bravo has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3400 | |
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