Fiat Linea (2006 – 2015) vs Volkswagen Lavida (China) (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 120 hp at most. The Fiat Linea is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.2 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 190 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,245 kg. The Fiat Linea dates from 2006 – 2015, the Volkswagen Lavida (China) from 2008 – 2012.
| Specification |
Fiat
Linea
2006 – 2015
|
Volkswagen
Lavida (China)
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2015 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 77 – 120 hp | 105 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 115 – 206 Nm | 155 – 179 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 14.6 s | 10.9 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 195 km/h | 180 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 6.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,608 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,494 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,609 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,160 – 1,185 kg | 1,245 – 1,283 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

