FIAT 500 vs Volkswagen Golf
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Volkswagen Golf
Overview
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen GolfTSI |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pop | TSI |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen GolfTSI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,245 (best) | $23,195 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen GolfTSI |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 28 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG | 39 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 gal | 13.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen GolfTSI |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 135 hp | 147 hp (best) |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen GolfTSI |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 30.2 cu ft (best) | 25 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 915 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,505 lbs (best) | 2,945 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 103.6 in (best) |
| Length | 139.6 in | 167.6 in (best) |
| Width | 64.1 in | 70.8 in (best) |
| Height | 59.8 in (best) | 58.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen GolfTSI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | FIAT 500 | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop $16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | TSI $23,195 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C Pop $17,740 MSRP | TSI $23,995 MSRP |
| 3 | Retro $19,745 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Lounge $19,745 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Abarth $20,495 MSRP | — |
| 6 | C Lounge $21,240 MSRP | — |
| 7 | C Retro $21,240 MSRP | — |
| 8 | C Abarth $21,990 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Battery Electric $33,210 MSRP | — |