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Fiat 600 vs Kia Niro – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Kia Niro?

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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21800 £, while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Fiat 600 performs significantly better – achieving up to 409 km, about 347 km more than the Kia Niro.

Niro @ Kia Corporation

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Niro has a a bit edge – offering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 8.50 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Fiat 600 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Niro pulls slight stronger with 265 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Fiat 600 is slight lighter – 1355 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers somewhat more room – 451 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs to a small extent better – up to 1445 L, which is about 189 L more than the Fiat 600.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro slight takes the win – 466 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Fiat 600 proves to be slightly ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Fiat 600 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £21,800
600 @ Fiat / Stellantis Media

Fiat 600

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.80 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.10 kWh
  • Electric Range : 409 km

Fiat 600

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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Kia Niro

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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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Costs and Consumption

Price
21800 - 31300 £
Price
29100 - 38600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.80 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.10 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Battery Capacity
51 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
co2
0 - 109 g/km
co2
53 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1355 - 1595 kg
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Length
4178 mm
Length
4420 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1523 - 1525 mm
Height
1545 mm
Max trunk capacity
1231 - 1256 L
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Payload
427 - 430 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1580 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.