Fiat 600 vs Mazda 3 Sedan – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Fiat 600 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21800 £, while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3129 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 manages with 4.80 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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 Mazda 3 Sedan has a somewhat edge – offering 186 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs barely noticeable better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Fiat 600 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 600 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 260 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Fiat 600 is slight lighter – 1355 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers slightly more room – 450 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Sedan to a small extent takes the win – 481 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

All in all, the Mazda 3 Sedan shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.