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Fiat 500 vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Volvo V60?

Fiat 500 vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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

500

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 232 km more than the Volvo V60.

V60

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 Volvo V60 offers considerably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers substantially more torque with 589 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 369 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 V60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is significantly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 604 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers considerably more boot space – 519 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 334 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries noticeably more – 506 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 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.

from £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 99 km
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Reviews Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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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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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Fiat 500
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
45 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
460 - 506 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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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