Fiat Panda vs Renault R4 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Panda has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14100 £, while the Renault R4 costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 11066 £.

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 Renault R4 has a significantly edge – offering 150 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.90 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Fiat Panda performs minimal better – reaching 164 km/h, while the Renault R4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R4 pulls clearly stronger with 245 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 153 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Renault R4 offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1055 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault R4 offers decisively more room – 420 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault R4 performs noticeable better – up to 1405 L, which is about 535 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, Renault R4 a bit takes the win – 443 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Our conclusion: The Renault R4 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Renault R4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.