Fiat Punto 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Fiat Punto) 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 Golf) 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: | 85 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Punto engine produces 37 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 6.2 | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Punto consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.07 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Fiat Punto is smaller, but slightly higher. Fiat Punto is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Fiat Punto has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Fiat Punto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
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