Fiat 500 vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Downsized engine with improved performance and delivery Improved fuel economy Convenient handling and satisfying driving experience Sharp exterior designs and comfortable interiors Read More
Things we don't like	--	A little pricey Wheelbase Driver-assist technologies lag behind other competitors Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	11.1:1	10:1

Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Maunal	Manual
Drive Type	FWD	--

Performance

Engine Displacement	1242 cc	1395 cc
Power	69 hp	148 hp
Torque	102 Nm	250 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	12.9 s	--
Top Speed	160 kmph	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	185 L	605 L
Seating Capacity	4 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	35 L	50 L
Length	3571 mm	4567 mm
Width	1627 mm	1799 mm
Height	1488 mm	1461 mm
Wheel Base	2300 mm	2635 mm
Front Tread	1414 mm	1543 mm
Rear Tread	1408 mm	1514 mm
No Of Doors	3	5

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson independent	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	15 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	185/55 R15	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R15	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	--	Adjustable
Turning Radius	--	5.4 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	--
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Ebd	--	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Power Door Locks	--	Yes
Anti Theft Device	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

Engine Details

Engine

1.2L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 8 Valve 1.2L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 8 Valve

1.4L Turbocharged Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder Inline, 16 Valve 1.4L Turbocharged Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder Inline, 16 Valve

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
On Board Computer	Yes	--
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	No	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	No	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	No	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	No	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	No	Yes
Trunk Light	No	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	No	No
Centre Console Armrest	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
CD Player	No	Yes
DVD Player	No	--
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	--
Voice Control	Yes	--
Speakers Front	--	Yes
Speakers Rear	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	No
Fog Lights Rear	No	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	No
Tinted Glass	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Moon Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	No	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	--
Roof Rail	No	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	Yes
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drums Drums	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Control System	Yes	--
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 6 Euro 6	--
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	No
Headlamp Type	--	Halogen Halogen

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