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Fiat 600 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or VW Golf?

Fiat 600 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,290 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 266 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers visibly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 160 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, Fiat 600 is marginally lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 42 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 600 offers barely more boot space – 385 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries barely more – 517 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is far 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.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 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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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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