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Fiat 600 vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Nissan Townstar?

Fiat 600 vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,854 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 600 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 144 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

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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 Fiat 600 offers visibly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 600 delivers very slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is considerably lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 776 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries moderately more – 594 kg compared to 517 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 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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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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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 Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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Reviews Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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9 Oct 2025, 15:40:28

A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
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
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
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0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
594 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 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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