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Fiat Topolino vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or VW Arteon?

Fiat Topolino vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,804 £.

Arteon

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 Arteon offers considerably more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 376 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is considerably lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 1,045 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers significantly more boot space – 590 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 527 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries clearly more – 569 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 431 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino 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 £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
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Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
138 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
44 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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