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Fiat 500 Convertible vs BYD Dolphin comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 29,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or BYD Dolphin?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs BYD Dolphin: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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BYD Dolphin

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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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

500 Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the BYD Dolphin costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,986 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is markedly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Dolphin offers clearly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 114 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

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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 BYD Dolphin offers significantly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin delivers clearly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BYD Dolphin offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 508 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Dolphin offers considerably more boot space – 345 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Dolphin carries noticeably more – 410 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Dolphin stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Dolphin

BYD Dolphin

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 427 km
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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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BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin is a cheeky electric hatchback that blends playful styling with surprising practicality, making it a brilliant city companion for buyers who want modern tech without the showroom bravado. It’s comfy, efficient and easy to live with, and while it won’t blind you with supercar drama, it will quietly get the job done with plenty of character.

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Mark Kennedy
12 Apr 2026, 17:25:08

Absolute gem of a car, wonderfully smooth and powerful, along with being loaded with tech. By far the best car I've had. Would highly recommend

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John Maskell
3 Jan 2026, 07:26:24

Loving the dolphin

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Fiat 500 Convertible
BYD Dolphin

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
427 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
345 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Fiat 500 Convertible?

The Fiat 500 Convertible is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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