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Fiat 600 vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 29,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or BMW 1 Series?

Fiat 600 vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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BMW 1 Series

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

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 29,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,366 £.

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.

1 Series

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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

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

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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 1,465 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries very slightly more – 517 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 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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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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