Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Fiat 500

SpecVolkswagen Golf GTI2023Fiat 5002024
Price (OTR)£36,585£18,695
Power245 bhp70 bhp
Torque370 Nm92 Nm
0–60 mph6.2 secs14 secs
Top Speed155 mph99 mph
MPG (combined)38.7 mpg52.3 mpg
CO₂165 g/km122 g/km
Boot Space374 litres185 litres
Kerb Weight1430 kg940 kg
Engine2.0L1.0L
Transmission7-speed DSG6-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Insurance Group338
Annual Tax£190£165
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars4 / 5 stars
Seats54
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol Hybrid

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsVolkswagen Golf GTIFiat 500
Fuel / energy£5,004£3,703
Road tax (VED)£570£495
Insurance (est.)£5,109£2,034
Depreciation (est.)£14,634£7,478
Total cost£25,317£13,710
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.