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Fiat 600 vs Skoda Scala comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Skoda Scala?

Fiat 600 vs Skoda Scala: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • only slightly more efficient

Skoda Scala

4.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Scala is marginally cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Fiat 600 costs 21,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 Fiat 600 offers barely more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Scala is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Scala is very slightly faster – reaching 221 km/h, while the Fiat 600 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 600 delivers barely more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Scala is a bit lighter – 1,199 kg compared to 1,355 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Scala offers somewhat more boot space – 467 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Scala offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,410 L, about 154 L more than the Fiat 600.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Scala carries only slightly more – 431 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 sits just 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.

from £21,800
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Fiat 600

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 409 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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Skoda Scala

The Skoda Scala is a tidy, no-nonsense hatch that wraps clever packaging and composed manners into a compact, grown-up package. It’s the sensible choice for buyers who want everyday practicality with a dash of style and personality—no drama, just reliable charm.

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Reviews Skoda Scala

4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Jose Ant.
1 Feb 2026, 04:13:05

The Scala is roomier inside than it looks, and very agile on both the highway and in town — ideal for practical, family use. It also uses less fuel.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,800 - 31,300 £
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
52 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 109 g/km
co2
114 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,355 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
467 L
Length
4,178 mm
Length
4,362 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
1,523 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,231 - 1,256 L
Max trunk capacity
1,410 L
Payload
427 - 430 kg
Payload
403 - 431 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
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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