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BMW 1 Series vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Fiat 600?

BMW 1 Series vs Fiat 600: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 600 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 1 Series is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 600 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is very slightly lighter – 1,355 kg compared to 1,465 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 600 offers very slightly more boot space – 385 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Fiat 600 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,256 L, about 56 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries moderately more – 510 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Fiat 600

The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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BMW 1 Series
Fiat 600

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
Price
21,800 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 kWh
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 109 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,355 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
4,361 mm
Length
4,178 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,523 - 1,525 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
Max trunk capacity
1,231 - 1,256 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
427 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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