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Fiat 600 vs MINI Countryman – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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 clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21800 £, while the MINI Countryman costs 31500 £. That’s a price difference of around 9694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: MINI Countryman manages with 4.60 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 600: with 15.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 15.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the MINI Countryman performs a bit better – achieving up to 462 km, about 53 km more than the Fiat 600.

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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 MINI Countryman has a convincingly edge – offering 313 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MINI Countryman performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 600 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: MINI Countryman pulls decisively stronger with 494 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 234 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 a bit lighter – 1355 kg compared to 1620 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MINI Countryman offers evident more room – 505 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman performs somewhat better – up to 1530 L, which is about 274 L more than the Fiat 600.

When it comes to payload, MINI Countryman a bit takes the win – 500 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race?

The MINI Countryman proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
MINI Countryman is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £31,500
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MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.8 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 432 - 462 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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MINI Countryman

The MINI Countryman turns the cheeky charm of a classic MINI into a proper all-rounder, blending playful styling with surprisingly usable space for everyday life. It still grins at city lights but will happily tackle muddy lanes, perfect for buyers who want character without sacrificing practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21800 - 31300 £
Price
31500 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.80 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.10 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
432 - 462 km
Battery Capacity
51 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.60 kWh
co2
0 - 109 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 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
1620 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
4178 mm
Length
4444 - 4447 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width
1843 mm
Height
1523 - 1525 mm
Height
1635 - 1661 mm
Max trunk capacity
1231 - 1256 L
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1530 L
Payload
427 - 430 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
163 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
120 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, G
Brand
Fiat
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MINI

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What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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