Fiat Panda 1986 vs Volkswagen Golf 1986

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Fiat Panda
1986 - 2003
Volkswagen Golf
1986 - 1992
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 0.8 - 1.1 (petrol)1.3 - 1.8 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Golf is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 34 - 54 HP54 - 160 HP
Torque: 57 - 88 NM96 - 225 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.9 - 23 seconds8.3 - 18.7 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Fiat Panda. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 8.65.5 - 9.4
Fiat Panda petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 3.41 m3.99 m
Width: 1.50 m1.67 m
Height: 1.44 m1.42 m
Fiat Panda is smaller, but slightly higher.
Fiat Panda is 58 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Panda is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data345 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1145 litres
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Fiat Panda is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Fiat Panda can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 814 kg~ 1`463 kg
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 18001400
Pros and Cons: Fiat Panda has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Volkswagen Golf has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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