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Fiat Topolino vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Renault Express?

Fiat Topolino vs Renault Express: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

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 Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Renault Express costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,648 £.

Express

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 Renault Express offers substantially more power – delivering 102 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Express delivers considerably more torque with 240 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 196 Nm more.

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 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is clearly lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,296 kg. The difference is around 734 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries considerably more – 700 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 562 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express sits just 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 £17,100
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
138 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
44 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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