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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Fiat 500 Convertible?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • barely more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500 Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,272 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

500 Convertible

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 DS Automobiles DS 4 offers barely more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is visibly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 408 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers significantly more boot space – 430 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries noticeably more – 442 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible holds a narrow 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 £19,700
500 Convertible

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 313 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
183 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Fiat
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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