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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Fiat 600?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Fiat 600: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • moderately more trunk space

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 600 is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,129 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat 600 offers slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is only slightly faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Fiat 600 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is somewhat lighter – 1,355 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Fiat 600 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,256 L, about 16 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries barely more – 442 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 is far ahead 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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Fiat 600

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 409 km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
21,800 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 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
137 g/km
co2
0 - 109 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 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
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,355 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,178 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,523 - 1,525 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,231 - 1,256 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
427 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Fiat
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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