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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

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

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly 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 substantially 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.

296 Coupe

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 substantially 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 significantly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially 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 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.

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
Fiat 500 Convertible
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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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

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
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

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

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

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