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Fiat 600 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Vauxhall Astra?

Fiat 600 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • somewhat 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:

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

Fiat 600 is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 600 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers barely more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 45 km more than the Fiat 600.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 100 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 slightly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers very slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries only slightly more – 517 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is decisively ahead 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 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

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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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