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Fiat 600 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Volvo S60?

Fiat 600 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 600 is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 315 km more than the Volvo S60.

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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 Volvo S60 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 449 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 clearly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers barely more boot space – 427 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries marginally more – 517 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is clearly superior 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 £42,500
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Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 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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Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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3.9 (1 Reviews)
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Maynor
27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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