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Fiat 600 vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 218 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 Renault Mégane?

Fiat 600 vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Renault Mégane

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 600 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,066 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 600 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 43 km more than the Fiat 600.

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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 Renault Mégane offers markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is markedly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 454 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers barely more boot space – 389 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries slightly more – 517 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 holds a narrow 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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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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Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
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
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
452 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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
446 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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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