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BMW X1 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (38,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X1 or Fiat 500?

BMW X1 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

BMW X1

4.3 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly 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

X1

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BMW X1 costs 38,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X1 uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 250 km more than the BMW X1.

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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 BMW X1 offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X1 delivers significantly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 257 Nm more.

X1

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: BMW X1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X1 offers significantly more boot space – 540 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X1 carries noticeably more – 500 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X1 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £38,700
X1

BMW X1

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 81 km
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Reviews BMW X1

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Maria
23 Feb 2026, 10:18:11

The car has beautiful lines, superb grip, sheer driving pleasure, excellent interior trim, a large boot — pure classic.

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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
38,700 - 56,200 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 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
81 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 175 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 - 500 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 326 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the BMW X1?

The BMW X1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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