FIAT vs. Volkswagen
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from FIAT and Volkswagen contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both FIAT and Volkswagen cars.
When comparing the FIAT brand to the Volkswagen brand, FIAT has the advantage in the area of used car pricing. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
FIAT versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: FIAT has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for FIAT, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives FIAT the overall advantage over Volkswagen.
FIAT versus Volkswagen: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
FIAT versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: FIAT offers only 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: FIAT offers 1 electric vehicle. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
FIAT offers 1 front-wheel-drive model. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
FIAT 500
Not Yet Available
FIAT 500
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Golf
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
FIAT 500
$9,590 - $20,366
FIAT 500
$9,590 - $20,366
Used Car Pricing
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
$15,994 - $28,997
Volkswagen Golf
$14,517 - $22,997
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
FIAT 500
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FIAT 500
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5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Golf
41.7%
Horsepower / Torque
FIAT 500
135 hp / 150 foot-lbs
FIAT 500
135 hp / 150 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
174 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Golf
147 hp / 184 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
FIAT 500
28 / 33 / 30
FIAT 500
28 / 33 / 30
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
26 / 33 / 29
Volkswagen Golf
29 / 39 / 33
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
FIAT 500
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FIAT 500
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
Not available
Volkswagen Golf
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
FIAT 500
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FIAT 500
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
Not available
Volkswagen Golf
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
FIAT 500
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FIAT 500
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
Not available
Volkswagen Golf
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
FIAT 500
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FIAT 500
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iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Volkswagen Beetle (hatchback)
Not available
Volkswagen Golf
8.4 / 10
