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CUPRA Formentor vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Fiat 600?

CUPRA Formentor vs Fiat 600: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 600 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,760 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 283 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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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 CUPRA Formentor offers substantially more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is moderately lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers moderately more boot space – 450 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries very slightly more – 526 kg compared to 517 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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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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Reviews Fiat 600

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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