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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Fiat Panda?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Fiat Panda

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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

500 Convertible

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 Panda is markedly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Fiat 500 Convertible costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Panda

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 Fiat 500 Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 118 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Fiat Panda is marginally faster – reaching 164 km/h, while the Fiat 500 Convertible tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 220 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 128 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is marginally lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,150 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Panda offers somewhat more boot space – 225 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Fiat Panda offers markedly more capacity – up to 870 L, about 320 L more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Panda carries moderately more – 365 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly superior overall 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
Fiat Panda

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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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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Fiat Panda

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 32,600 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
3,632 mm
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
1,527 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
550 L
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
135 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Fiat
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