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Fiat 600 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or VW Tiguan?

Fiat 600 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 600 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,587 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 283 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 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 markedly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 334 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 267 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries marginally more – 544 kg compared to 517 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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.

from £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 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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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
460 - 544 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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