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Fiat Scudo vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or VW Polo?

Fiat Scudo vs VW Polo: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • clearly more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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

Scudo

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.

VW Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Fiat Scudo costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,648 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Fiat Scudo with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

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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 VW Polo offers slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Scudo delivers slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Scudo offers clearly more boot space – 800 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 449 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries significantly more – 1,805 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,348 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo is clearly 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 £30,900
Scudo

Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 km
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The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Fiat Scudo
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 187 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Scudo?

The Fiat Scudo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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