FIAT 500L vs Volkswagen Golf (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$920
- 500L: $920 cheaper, 13 hp more.
- Golf: 7 mpg better, 0.8 s quicker to 60.
- Each wins 4 of 11 measures.
| Measure | 500L | Golf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,995 | $24,915 | 500L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 147 hp | 500L |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 32 mpg | Golf |
| Cargo, max | 22.4 cu ft to 68.0 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.4 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft | 500L |
| Rear legroom | 36.7 in | 35.6 in | 500L |
| Front legroom | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | Golf |
| Length | 167.0 in | 167.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 69.8 in to 70.5 in | 70.9 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,254 lb | 2,993 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.4 in | Golf |
| 0-60 mph | 8.5 s estimate | 7.7 s published | Golf |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 500L Pop FWD $22,500 | Golf TSI FWD $23,195 | $695 |
| Golf TSI FWD $23,195 | 500L Trekking FWD $23,825 | $630 |
Cost to run
Golf costs $1,096 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 500L | Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,995 | $24,915 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $33,211 | $32,115 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Golf wins.
500L wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 500L | 4% |
| MPG | Golf | 22% |
| Power | 500L | 8% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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