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Fiat 600 vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Volvo XC40?

Fiat 600 vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly lighter

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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.

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 21,800 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

XC40

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 XC40 offers markedly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Fiat 600 is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers slightly 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 visibly lighter – 1,355 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers somewhat more boot space – 452 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,328 L, about 72 L more than the Fiat 600.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries moderately more – 532 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 holds a solid 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 : 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,800 - 31,300 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 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
-
co2
0 - 109 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,355 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,178 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,523 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,231 - 1,256 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
427 - 430 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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