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Fiat 600e vs MINI Cooper
Selected trimPopChange trim254 mi · 54 kWh · £26,995
Selected trimCooper EChange trim190 mi · 40.7 kWh · £26,155
At a glance
In this comparison, Fiat 600e stays competitive across the board, while the MINI Cooper leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the MINI Cooper 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 need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MINI Cooper wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueMINI
Fiat
5.1
MINI
5.7
Motorway RangeMINI
Fiat
3.8
MINI
4.4
FamilyMINI
Fiat
2.1
MINI
4.4
ChargingMINI
Fiat
3.9
MINI
5.2
Cost Per MileMINI
Fiat
5.6
MINI
8.5
City DrivingMINI
Fiat
8.2
MINI
9
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 | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26,995 | £26,155 (better) |
| Official range | 254 miles (better) | 190 miles |
| Boot space | 360 L (better) | 210 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min (better) | 28 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Fiat 600e
MINI Cooper
Length
Fiat 600e4,178mm
MINI Cooper3,858mm-320mm
Width
Fiat 600e1,779mm
MINI Cooper1,756mm-23mm
Height
Fiat 600e1,525mm
MINI Cooper1,460mm-65mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,178 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,779 mm | 1,756 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,944 mm |
| Height | 1,525 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 621 mm spare | 644 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 778 mm |
| Boot space (seats up) | 360 L (better) | 210 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 800 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
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.
MINI Cooper
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Fiat 600e Pop |  MINI Cooper Cooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.18m | 3.86m-320mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.76m-23mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.94m |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.46m-65mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.53m-35mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 360L (better) | 210L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 800L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 778mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,579kg (better) | 1,615kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh (better) | 40.7kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 254 mi (better) | 190 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 75kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £26,995 | £26,155 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £25,495 (-£1,500) | £26,155 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2023+ | 2024+ |
* 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
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 254 miles (better) | 190 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 176 miles (better) | 158 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min (better) | 28 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 75 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 151 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 54 kWh (better) | 36.6 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 115 kW | 135 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 290 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Fiat 600e
Pop
MINI Cooper
Cooper E
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Fiat 600e
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Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
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.
Euro NCAP - MINI Cooper Cooper E
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant82%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist77%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Fiat 600ePop | MINI CooperCooper E |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Fiat 600e
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MINI Cooper
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Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Fiat 600e
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MINI Cooper
- £28,9002025EV ExpertsView
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Fiat 600e or the MINI Cooper?
The MINI Cooper is £840 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the MINI Cooper comes out roughly £960 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 MINI Cooper like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 176 miles for the Fiat 600e and 158 miles for the MINI Cooper - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Fiat 600e goes roughly 17 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-28 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Fiat 600e or the MINI Cooper?
The two are within 23 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 644 mm of total clearance for the MINI Cooper and about 621 mm of total clearance for the Fiat 600e.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Fiat 600e or the MINI Cooper?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Fiat 600e and 84% for the MINI Cooper. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .