Fiat Bravo 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Fiat Bravo is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Bravo engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 152 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Fiat Bravo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.7 | |
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The Fiat Bravo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Bravo consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Fiat Bravo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Bravo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Grande Punto, Alfa Romeo MiTo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine | |||
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, if possible |
1175 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Fiat Bravo has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 130 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`830 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 3600 | |
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