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Fiat Panda vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Peugeot Rifter?

Fiat Panda vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably 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

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Panda is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,726 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Rifter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Rifter is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 11.3 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is substantially lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 443 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 825 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries significantly more – 814 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 449 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter 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.

from £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Fiat Panda
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Fiat Panda
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Peugeot
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