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Dongfeng BOX vs Fiat Grande Panda
Selected trimStandard193 mi · 42 kWh · £20,000
Selected trimPopChange trim199 mi · 44 kWh · £20,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Dongfeng BOX leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Fiat Grande Panda stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Dongfeng BOX if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Dongfeng BOX leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueDongfeng
Dongfeng
6.1
Fiat
4.9
Motorway Range
Dongfeng
4.3
Fiat
4.1
Too close to call
FamilyDongfeng
Dongfeng
5.1
Fiat
2.1
ChargingDongfeng
Dongfeng
4
Fiat
3.2
Cost Per Mile
Dongfeng
8.2
Fiat
7.8
Too close to call
City DrivingDongfeng
Dongfeng
8.6
Fiat
8.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £20,000 (better) | £20,995 |
| Official range | 193 miles | 199 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 326 L | 361 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 27 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 12.5 sec | 11 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Dongfeng BOX
Fiat Grande Panda
Length
Dongfeng BOX4,020mm
Fiat Grande Panda3,990mm-30mm
Width
Dongfeng BOX1,810mm
Fiat Grande Panda1,761mm-49mm
Height
Dongfeng BOX1,570mm-9mm
Fiat Grande Panda1,579mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,020 mm | 3,990 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,810 mm | 1,761 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,579 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 590 mm spare | 639 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 326 L | 361 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 945 L | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Dongfeng BOX Base |  Fiat Grande Panda Pop |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.02m | 3.99m-30mm |
| Width | 1.81m | 1.76m-49mm |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.58m+9mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.60m | 2.55m-51mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 326L | 361L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 945L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.9m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,312kg (better) | 1,521kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 42kWh | 44kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 193 mi | 199 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 88kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £20,000 (better) | £20,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
* Fiat Grande Panda: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 193 miles | 199 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 160 miles | 166 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 27 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 88 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 42 kWh | 44 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.5 sec | 11 sec (better) |
| Power | 70 kW | 84 kW (better) |
| Torque | 160 Nm (better) | 125 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Dongfeng BOX
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Fiat Grande Panda
Pop
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Dongfeng BOX Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant69%
Child Occupant81%
Vulnerable Road Users67%
Safety Assist77%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Fiat Grande Panda Pop
Fiat Grande Panda Pop
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Dongfeng BOXBase | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Dongfeng BOX
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Fiat Grande Panda
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Dongfeng BOX or the Fiat Grande Panda?
The Dongfeng BOX is £995 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Dongfeng BOX comes out roughly £995 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Dongfeng BOX and Fiat Grande Panda like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 160 miles for the Dongfeng BOX and 166 miles for the Fiat Grande Panda - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Dongfeng BOX or the Fiat Grande Panda?
The Fiat Grande Panda is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 49 mm narrower than the Dongfeng BOX. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 639 mm of total clearance for the Fiat Grande Panda and about 590 mm of total clearance for the Dongfeng BOX.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Dongfeng BOX or the Fiat Grande Panda?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Dongfeng BOX and 90% for the Fiat Grande Panda. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .