Fiat Campagnola (1974 – 1979) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1974 – 1983): specs compared

The Fiat Campagnola is the more powerful of the two, with up to 81 hp against 70 hp. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 158 km/h against 114 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 775 kg against 1,610 kg. At 3,820 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is 51 mm longer than the Fiat Campagnola.

Specification Fiat Campagnola Fiat Campagnola 1974 – 1979 Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors 1974 – 1983
Overview
Origin Italy Germany
Documented years 1974 – 1979 1974 – 1983
Body style — 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 1 4
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive AWD FWD
Gearbox — Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 81 hp 50 – 69 hp
Torque 152 Nm 78 – 110 Nm
0–100 km/h — 12.9 – 16.8 s
Top speed 114 km/h 140 – 158 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy — 6.7 – 8.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,769 mm 3,820 mm
Width 1,580 mm 1,610 mm
Height 1,951 mm 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,301 mm 2,400 mm
Curb weight 1,610 kg 775 – 845 kg

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