Fiat Panda 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Fiat Panda) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Panda engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 67 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Fiat Panda reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Panda consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Panda could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Panda consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.41 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.50 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Fiat Panda is smaller, but slightly higher. Fiat Panda is 57 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Panda is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1145 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.5 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 (kg): | 800 | 1`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Fiat Panda has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |