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Skoda Fabia vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Fiat 600?

Skoda Fabia vs Fiat 600: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally 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

Fabia

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Fabia is visibly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Fiat 600 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 Skoda Fabia offers slightly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 600 delivers very slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Fabia

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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is a bit lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,265 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 600 offers marginally more boot space – 385 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries moderately more – 517 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 has only a minor advantage 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.

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Fiat 600

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 409 km
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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Reviews Skoda Fabia

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Fiat 600

The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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Reviews Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Skoda Fabia
Fiat 600

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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