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Fiat 600 vs MG ZS comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 18,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or MG ZS?

Fiat 600 vs MG ZS: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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MG ZS

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG ZS is slightly cheaper – starting at 18,000 £ , while the Fiat 600 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the MG ZS with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MG ZS offers markedly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 600 delivers substantially more torque with 260 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 112 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 – 1,265 kg compared to 1,330 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries only slightly more – 517 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 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.

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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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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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MG ZS

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4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Ahmed
30 Sept 2025, 14:05:11

With all the features it offers at that price, the MG has no competition. A BMW X1 of similar dimensions with a few extra upgrades costs more than twice as much, and considering that 40% of MG’s spare parts come from Germany (Bosch, Continental, etc.), I’d go for the MG ZS Hybrid without a second thought.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
18,000 - 24,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
115 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,420 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
375 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,495 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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