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Fiat 600e vs VW ID.Polo
Selected trimPopChange trim254 mi · 54 kWh · £26,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Fiat 600e leads on city driving, while the VW ID.Polo leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Fiat 600e if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the VW ID.Polo if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.5p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.Polo wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueVW
Fiat
5.1
VW
6.3
Motorway RangeVW
Fiat
3.8
VW
5.1
FamilyVW
Fiat
2.1
VW
8.3
ChargingVW
Fiat
3.9
VW
6.3
Cost Per MileVW
Fiat
5.6
VW
9.8
City DrivingFiat
Fiat
8.2
VW
7.5
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 | Fiat 600ePop | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26,995 | £23,945 (better) |
| Official range | 254 miles (better) | 204 miles |
| Boot space | 360 L | 441 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | 23 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Fiat 600e
VW ID.Polo
Length
Fiat 600e4,178mm
VW ID.Polo4,053mm-125mm
Width
Fiat 600e1,779mm-37mm
VW ID.Polo1,816mm
Height
Fiat 600e1,525mm-5mm
VW ID.Polo1,530mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,178 mm | 4,053 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,779 mm (better) | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,525 mm | 1,530 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 621 mm spare (better) | 584 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 360 L | 441 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1240 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Fiat 600e
- At 4,178 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 151 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 85% of SUVs we track.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
VW ID.Polo
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Fiat 600e Pop |  VW ID.Polo Life 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.18m | 4.05m-125mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.82m+37mm |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.53m+5mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.59m+31mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 360L | 441L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1240L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 10.9m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,579kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh (better) | 37kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 254 mi (better) | 204 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 90kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £26,995 | £23,945 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £25,495 (-£1,500) | £23,945 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2023+ | 2027+ |
* Fiat 600e: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 254 miles (better) | 204 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 176 miles (better) | 170 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | 23 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 90 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 151 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 54 kWh (better) | 37 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | Not available |
| Power | 115 kW (better) | 85 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm | Not available |
| 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.
Fiat 600e
Pop
VW ID.Polo
Life 116PS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Fiat 600e Pop
Fiat 600e Pop
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Warranty
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| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Fiat 600e worth the extra £3,050 over the VW ID.Polo?
The Fiat 600e costs £3,050 more than the VW ID.Polo. For that premium it adds 49 miles more WLTP range and 30 kW more power. The VW ID.Polo is not just cheaper - it also offers 81 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the VW ID.Polo comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Fiat 600e or the VW ID.Polo?
The VW ID.Polo is £3,050 cheaper to buy. The VW ID.Polo is cheaper to charge, roughly £120 a year versus £168 for the Fiat 600e, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the VW ID.Polo comes out roughly £3,290 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Fiat 600e and VW ID.Polo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 176 miles for the Fiat 600e and 170 miles for the VW ID.Polo - 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 23-27 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Fiat 600e or the VW ID.Polo?
The Fiat 600e is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 37 mm narrower than the VW ID.Polo. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 621 mm of total clearance for the Fiat 600e and about 584 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.Polo. The Fiat 600e also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
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