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Fiat 600 vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Nissan Ariya?

Fiat 600 vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Nissan Ariya

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 600 is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 600 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 9.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers barely more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 8 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 Nissan Ariya offers considerably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 340 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is substantially lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 1,012 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers very slightly more boot space – 415 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries clearly more – 517 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 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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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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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 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
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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