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Fiat 600 vs Kia Niro comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 138 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Kia Niro?

Fiat 600 vs Kia Niro: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Kia Niro

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more efficient

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:

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 600 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Kia Niro costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro uses 4.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Niro

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 Fiat 600 offers slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Niro delivers barely more torque with 265 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

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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 barely lighter – 1,355 kg compared to 1,474 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Niro carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £21,800
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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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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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Kia Niro

The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Wolfgang Schäfer
21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,800 - 31,300 £
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
52 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 109 g/km
co2
102 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,355 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,178 mm
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,523 - 1,525 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,231 - 1,256 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 430 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
138 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
102 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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