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Fiat 600 vs Skoda Fabia – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Fiat 600 or Skoda Fabia fits your lifestyle better.

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.

Skoda Fabia has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the Fiat 600 costs 21800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Fiat 600 manages with 4.80 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Skoda Fabia has a somewhat edge – offering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.50 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Fabia performs to a small extent better – reaching 228 km/h, while the Fiat 600 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Fiat 600 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Skoda Fabia is somewhat lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1355 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Fiat 600 offers barely noticeable more room – 385 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Fiat 600 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1256 L, which is about 66 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Fabia minimal takes the win – 437 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Fabia proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Fabia is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £16,900
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Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.6 L

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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Fiat 600
Skoda Fabia
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Costs and Consumption

Price
21800 - 31300 £
Price
16900 - 30500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.80 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.10 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
51 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 109 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1355 - 1595 kg
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4178 mm
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1523 - 1525 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1231 - 1256 L
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Payload
427 - 430 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.