Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) or Volkswagen Golf III?

1995–2001 vs 1991–1997 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Bravo I (Type 182) 4,187 mm, Golf III 4,345 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: Bravo I (Type 182) 280 l, Golf III 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Bravo I (Type 182) 5.5 l/100 km, Golf III 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Bravo I (Type 182) 48–113 kW, Golf III 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Bravo I (Type 182) 17 items (S), Golf III 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Bravo I (Type 182)1995–2001 · 12 engines · S, SX, ELX, HGTSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997 · 11 engines · CL, GL, GTI, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Bravo I (Type 182)1995–2001no listings	Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,025 mm–4,187 mm	Length4,020 mm–4,345 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume265 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,240 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2001	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power48–113 kW (65–154 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 JTD 105	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.0 20V HGT 154	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed213 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsS · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · S	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · ELX	Items in the top trim26 · VR6
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) or Volkswagen Golf III?

Length: Volkswagen Golf III 4,345 mm, Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) 4,187 mm (a 158 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,540 mm. Boot: 470 vs 280 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) or Volkswagen Golf III?

The most frugal Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 JTD 105); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf III 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) or Volkswagen Golf III?

The strongest Fiat Bravo I (Type 182) makes 113 kW (154 hp) (2.0 20V HGT 154); the strongest Volkswagen Golf III 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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