Fiat 600 vs Vauxhall Frontera
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The Fiat 600 and Vauxhall Frontera are both new small SUVs. We compare the Mk1 (2023–) 600 and the Mk3 (2024–) Frontera on price, size, boot space, performance, safety, official economy and running costs.
The short answer
Pick the Fiat 600 for lower fuel costs, or the Vauxhall Frontera for the lower price.
- The Vauxhall Frontera is the cheapest to buy new: from £22,820, £1,175 less than the Fiat 600.
- No MOT reliability comparison yet: the Fiat 600 and the Vauxhall Frontera are too new for MOT records (cars first take an MOT at three years old).
- The Fiat 600 is the cheapest to fuel: comparing petrol versions, about £63 a year less than the Vauxhall Frontera at 7,500 miles a year.
| Figure | Fiat 600Mk1 (2023–), 5-door SUV | Vauxhall FronteraMk3 (2024–), 5-door SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price and practicality | ||
| Price newUK list prices, across the range | from £23,995October 2026 price list | £22,820 to £31,495October 2026 price list (best) |
| Body | 5-door SUV | 5-door SUV |
| Seats | – | 5 |
| BootSeats up / folded | – | 460 litres / 1,600 |
| Length | 4,171mm | 4,385mm |
| WidthWithout mirrors | 1,781mm | 1,795mm |
| Height | 1,523mm | 1,655mm |
| Performance | ||
| Power | – | 100–145 PS |
| 0–62mph | – | 9.0–13.0 sec |
| Economy and emissions | ||
| Fuel types | Petrol | Electric, Petrol |
| Official economyVersions of this generation | 51.4–62.8 mpg | 57.5–57.6 mpg |
| CO2 | 102–125 g/km | 111 g/km |
| Electric range | – | 199–268 miles |
| Running costs at 7,500 miles a year | ||
| Petrol or hybrid171.7p a litre, today's UK average | £953 (61.4 mpg) (best) | £1,016 (57.6 mpg) |
| Electric, charged at home26.3p per kWh standard tariff | – | £548 (4 mi/kWh) |
| Cheapest version to fuelWhichever fuel costs least | £953 (petrol) | £548 (electric) |
| Car tax a yearCars registered from April 2017 | £200 | £200 |
| About the cars | ||
| Type | Small SUV | Small SUV |
| Owners' average miles a year | – | – |
| On sale | 2023 on | 2024 on |
Green marks the better figure where the difference is more than 3%. Reliability figures cover every version of each model tested in the year. Running costs use the typical official economy of recent versions (WLTP where available); real-world economy is usually a little worse for every car.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Fiat 600 or the Vauxhall Frontera more reliable?
It's too early to say from MOT records: the Fiat 600 and the Vauxhall Frontera are too new, as cars take their first MOT at three years old.
›Which is bigger, the Fiat 600 or the Vauxhall Frontera?
The Vauxhall Frontera is 214mm longer (4,385mm against 4,171mm).
›Which is cheaper to buy, the Fiat 600 or the Vauxhall Frontera?
The Vauxhall Frontera: new prices start at £22,820, £1,175 less than the Fiat 600 (from £23,995). These are manufacturer list prices; dealers and brokers often sell for less.
›Which is cheaper to run, the Fiat 600 or the Vauxhall Frontera?
Comparing petrol versions, the Fiat 600 costs about £63 a year less to fuel at 7,500 miles (£953 against £1,016), using typical official economy and current UK average fuel prices.
›Should I buy the Fiat 600 or the Vauxhall Frontera?
Pick the Fiat 600 for lower fuel costs, or the Vauxhall Frontera for the lower price. The comparison above sets out price, space, performance, safety, running costs and reliability side by side.
Sources: manufacturers' UK specifications and price lists and Euro NCAP (listed on each model's page); DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024 (Open Government Licence v3.0); Vehicle Certification Agency car fuel data, © Crown copyright, VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy; fuel prices from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited under each picture.