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VW Arteon vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Fiat Panda?

VW Arteon vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,147 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Panda

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 VW Arteon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Arteon is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 86 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 328 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 552 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers substantially more boot space – 590 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 365 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers considerably more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 762 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries clearly more – 569 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 204 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is decisively ahead 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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VW Arteon
Fiat Panda

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

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

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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