Fiat Panda 2011 vs Volkswagen Up! 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Fiat Panda) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Up!) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Fiat Panda is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Panda engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Up!, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volkswagen Up!. Thanks to more power Fiat Panda reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.5 | |
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The Fiat Panda is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Panda consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Up!, which means that by driving the Fiat Panda over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Panda 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: | 3.65 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
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Fiat Panda is larger. Fiat Panda is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Up!, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Panda is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 951 litres | |
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Volkswagen Up! has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Fiat Panda uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Panda is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Up!, which means Fiat Panda can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`290 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Up! has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Panda has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Volkswagen Up!, so Volkswagen Up! quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4000 | |
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