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Fiat 600 vs VW Tiguan – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Fiat 600 meets VW Tiguan.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21800 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Fiat 600 performs clearly better – achieving up to 409 km, about 283 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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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 Tiguan has a clearly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.50 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs somewhat better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Fiat 600 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Fiat 600 is slightly lighter – 1355 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

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

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – up to 1650 L, which is about 394 L more than the Fiat 600.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan slightly takes the win – 533 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Tiguan

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

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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VW Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
21800 - 31300 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.80 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.10 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
51 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 109 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1355 - 1595 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4178 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1523 - 1525 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1231 - 1256 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
427 - 430 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 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
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.