Fiat Grande Punto 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Fiat Grande Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Grande Punto and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Fiat Grande Punto torque is 64 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Fiat Grande Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Grande Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Grande Punto consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Fiat Grande Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Grande Punto consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Grande Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Fiat Grande Punto is smaller, but slightly higher. Fiat Grande Punto is 17 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Grande Punto is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Fiat Grande Punto has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Grande Punto is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Fiat Grande Punto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Grande Punto has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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