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Fiat 500 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Volvo S60?

Fiat 500 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 237 km more than the Volvo S60.

S60

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 Volvo S60 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 489 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more boot space – 427 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries clearly more – 475 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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 £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Maynor
27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Volvo
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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