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Fiat 600 vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (21800 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or VW Golf Variant?

Fiat 600

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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VW Golf Variant

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 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21800 £, while the VW Golf Variant costs 26100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4290 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf Variant has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 600 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf Variant pulls evident stronger with 420 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Fiat 600 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1355 kg compared to 1366 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers distinct more room – 611 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs evident better – up to 1642 L, which is about 386 L more than the Fiat 600.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant distinct takes the win – 547 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf Variant proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf Variant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
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Fiat 600

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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21800 - 31300 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.80 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.10 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
51 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 109 g/km
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114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1355 - 1595 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4178 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1523 - 1525 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1231 - 1256 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
427 - 430 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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