Fiat Tipo (160) or Volkswagen Golf II?

1988–1995 vs 1983–1991 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Tipo (160) 3,958 mm, Golf II 3,985 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Tipo (160) 350 l, Golf II 340 l.
Lowest consumption: Tipo (160) 5.6 l/100 km, Golf II 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: Tipo (160) 41–107 kW, Golf II 40–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Tipo (160) 15 items (S), Golf II 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Tipo (160)1988–1995 · 14 engines · S, SX, SLX, DGTSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Tipo (160)1988–1995no listings	Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,958 mm	Length3,985 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,665 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume340 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,230 kg	Curb weight845 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–57 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1995	Production years1983–1991
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines9
Power	Power41–107 kW (56–145 hp)	Power40–118 kW (54–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 TD 90	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 2.0 16V Sedicivalvole 146	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 G60
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsS · C
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · S	Items in the base trim12 · C
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · SLX	Items in the top trim24 · GTI
Equipment · Comfort3 · 0
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 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Tipo (160) or Volkswagen Golf II?

Length: Volkswagen Golf II 3,985 mm, Fiat Tipo (160) 3,958 mm (a 27 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,540 mm. Boot: 340 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Tipo (160) or Volkswagen Golf II?

The most frugal Fiat Tipo (160) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 TD 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf II 5.7 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Tipo (160) or Volkswagen Golf II?

The strongest Fiat Tipo (160) makes 107 kW (145 hp) (2.0 16V Sedicivalvole 146); the strongest Volkswagen Golf II 118 kW (160 hp) (1.8 G60).

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