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Audi A4 Avant vs Fiat 500 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Audi A4 Avant or Fiat 500?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18800 £, while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37200 £. That’s a price difference of around 18394 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A4 Avant manages with 4.80 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant has a decisively edge – offering 470 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 352 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs clearly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 145 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A4 Avant pulls convincingly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A4 Avant offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is evident lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 454 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more room – 495 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A4 Avant performs convincingly better – up to 1495 L, which is about 945 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant clearly takes the win – 565 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A4 Avant proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A4 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,200
A4 Avant @ Audi AG

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L
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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37200 - 122500 £
Price
18800 - 30800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 4
Curb weight
1595 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4750 - 4782 mm
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Width
1842 - 1866 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Height
1428 - 1493 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1495 L
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2894 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Fiat

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What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?

The Audi A4 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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