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Fiat 600 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Lotus Emira?

Fiat 600 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 600 is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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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 Lotus Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 220 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.

Seats: Fiat 600 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is noticeably lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 600 offers substantially more boot space – 385 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 234 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries considerably more – 517 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 287 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 is decisively ahead 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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Fiat 600

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 409 km
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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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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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