Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1992 – 1997) vs Fiat Croma (1991 – 1996): specs compared
The Fiat Croma is the more powerful of the two, with up to 162 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the lighter car, from 1,064 kg against 1,200 kg. At 4,021 mm, the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is 1,024 mm longer than the Fiat Croma.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
1992 – 1997
|
Fiat
Croma
1991 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1991 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 150 hp | 92 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 166 – 180 Nm | 162 – 247 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 10.4 s | 8.2 – 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 215 km/h | 180 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.6 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,021 mm | 2,997 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,064 – 1,109 kg | 1,200 – 1,316 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.