Comparison: Fiat Panda vs. competitors

Dimensions

Examining the dimensions of these two vehicles, the Toyota Aygo is marginally longer (3700mm) in comparison to the Fiat Panda (3686mm) and has a greater wheelbase (2430mm) than the Fiat Panda (2300mm). The Aygo also boasts a slightly wider body (excluding mirrors) at 1740mm in contrast to 1672mm in the Panda. One aspect where the Panda does edge out the Aygo is in height, standing at 1605mm while the Aygo is only 1510mm. As a result, the Panda provides slightly more headroom compared to the Aygo but falls short in length and body width. The Fiat Panda has a turning circle of 9.3m and 9.7m for the 1.0 Hybrid GSE and 0.9 8V Twinair Turbo Wild 4x4 engine respectively, while the Toyota Aygo turns in a modest 9.4m.

The choice here would depend on your preference for vehicle size and manageability.

Boot/interior

Moving onto the boot space and interior of the cars, the Fiat Panda offers between 200 to 225 liters of boot space depending on the engine, while the Toyota Aygo provides 189 to 231 liters. With the rear seats folded, the Panda offers a boot space of 845 liters, while the Aygo has 829 liters available (588 liters bottom to windows). Both vehicles come standard with seating for 4 passengers and 5 doors, but the Fiat Panda does have an option for 5 seats if needed. Additionally, both cars feature Isofix fittings as standard.

Your choice here relies on your need for boot space and passenger capacity.

Engines/drivetrain

For engine and drivetrain specifications, the Fiat Panda offers between 5-6 gears - with examples such as the 0kW 2020 engine having 5 gears, and the 1.0 Hybrid GSE having 6. The Toyota Aygo, however, offers 1 to 5 gears, depending on the engine with X 1.0 Pulse S-CVT and X 1.0 as examples. The Fiat Panda has a range of 2 to 4 cylinders, while the Toyota Aygo limits to 3 cylinders. When it comes to performance, the max speed for the Fiat Panda ranges between 155 to 170 km/h while the Aygo reaches 151 - 158 km/h. For horsepower, the Fiat Panda's engine options produce 51-63 kW while the Aygo boasts 53 kW. Torque, on the other hand, reaches 92-145 Nm for the Panda and 93 Nm for the Aygo. In terms of cubic capacity, the Panda ranges from 875 ccm to 1242 ccm while the Aygo has an engine size of 998 ccm. Finally, acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 12.7 to 14.8 seconds for the Panda, and 15.5 - 15.6 seconds for the Aygo.

You may sway towards the model with better performance and engine specifications based on your personal preferences.

Consumption/ecology

Regarding consumption and eco-friendliness, the Fiat Panda offers a larger fuel tank between 12 to 38 liters compared to the Aygo's 35 liters. However, the Panda has higher CO2 emission levels, ranging between 122-156 g/km, compared to the Toyota Aygo's 108-112 g/km. Both the Panda and Aygo have similar tyre sizes (175/65R15 for Fiat Panda and 175/65R17 for Toyota Aygo). In terms of cabin noise, Fiat Panda has 69-72 dB, while Toyota Aygo clocks in at 69 dB.

Your selection here might be influenced by your fuel economy preferences, ecological considerations, and desired cabin experience.

Weight/towing

Lastly, in terms of weight and towing, the Toyota Aygo has a lighter empty weight (1015 kg) than the Fiat Panda (1055-1165 kg). However, the Fiat Panda claims stronger towing capabilities, with 800 kg braked trailer weight and 400 kg unbraked trailer weight compared to no data available for the Aygo. Furthermore, the Panda has a maximum roof load of 55 kg and towbar load of 60 kg, while the Aygo has none specified.

When it comes to weight and towing, the Fiat Panda offers more options, particularly if you plan on towing items or using roof storage.

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