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Fiat 600 vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or MINI Countryman?

Fiat 600 vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI Countryman is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Fiat 600. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers a bit more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 88 km more than the Fiat 600.

Countryman

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 MINI Countryman offers substantially more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers clearly more torque with 494 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 234 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is noticeably lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers moderately more boot space – 460 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries only slightly more – 517 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman holds a decisive overall lead 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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Countryman

MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 463 - 497 km
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Reviews Fiat 600

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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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Urszula
13 Apr 2026, 06:42:12

Beautiful design, carefully finished inside, large display, very comfortable ride with the automatic gearbox, a bit cramped in the back, fairly spacious boot.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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