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Fiat 600 vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Peugeot 408?

Fiat 600 vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,126 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Fiat 600. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 47 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 Peugeot 408 offers visibly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

600

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 1,544 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries a bit more – 517 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is far ahead overall 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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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 456 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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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Reviews Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 114 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
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 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
107 - 176 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, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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