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Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (348,900 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Coupe or Fiat 500 Convertible?

Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

296 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 329,152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers significantly more range – reaching up to 313 km, about 298 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

500 Convertible

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 762 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat 500 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 Convertible carries markedly more – 325 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible 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 £19,700
500 Convertible

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • 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
Ferrari 296 Coupe
Fiat 500 Convertible

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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Fiat 500 Convertible

The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute practicality.

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Ferrari 296 Coupe
Fiat 500 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
348,900 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
15 km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
218 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
183 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,958 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
225 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
880 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
755 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Fiat
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