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Fiat 600 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Subaru Crosstrek?

Fiat 600 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

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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 Fiat 600 offers a bit more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 600 delivers noticeably more torque with 260 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 78 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 visibly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 600 offers slightly more boot space – 385 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries marginally more – 517 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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

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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

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

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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