FIAT 500e vs Volkswagen Golf GTI (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,830

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

500e Pop FWD vs Golf GTI S FWD
Measure	500e	Golf GTI	Winner
MSRP + destination	$37,695	$35,865	Golf GTI
Horsepower	117 hp	241 hp	Golf GTI
Torque	162 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	Golf GTI
MPG or MPGe	110 MPGe	27 mpg	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$625	$1,422	500e
EV range	141 mi	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	7.5 cu ft	34.5 cu ft	Golf GTI
Rear legroom	29.4 in	35.0 in	Golf GTI
Front legroom	42.0 in	41.2 in	500e
Length	143.1 in	168.9 in	Not scored
Width	74.0 in	70.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,952 lb	3,183 lb	Not scored
Seats	4	5	Golf GTI
Ground clearance	4.5 in	4.7 in	About the same
0-60 mph	9.1 s estimate	6.0 s estimate	Golf GTI
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
500e Pop FWD $35,700	Golf GTI S FWD $34,590	$1,110
Golf GTI S FWD $34,590	500e Coupe FWD $35,700	$1,110

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

500e costs $2,953 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Golf GTI wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.