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Audi A4 Avant vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Fiat 500?

Audi A4 Avant vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,108 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 352 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A4 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers significantly more boot space – 495 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

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/100km
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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 121 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
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
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
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?

The Audi A4 Avant is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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