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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Ford Explorer EV comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Ford Explorer EV?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Ford Explorer EV: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Ford Explorer EV

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Ford Explorer EV costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is slightly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Ford Explorer EV. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Explorer EV offers substantially more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 289 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

Explorer EV

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 Ford Explorer EV offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Explorer EV is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Explorer EV delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 459 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Explorer EV offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,996 kg. The difference is around 846 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers substantially more boot space – 472 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Explorer EV carries considerably more – 585 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Explorer EV is decisively ahead 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 £34,200
Explorer EV

Ford Explorer EV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 - 602 km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Ford Explorer EV

Costs and Consumption

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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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Ford Explorer EV

The Explorer EV brings the familiar presence and practicality of an Explorer into the electric age, offering roomy comfort and modern tech for everyday life and family trips. It feels composed on the road and serves as a straightforward, user-friendly alternative to conventional gas-powered SUVs.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Ford Explorer EV

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
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
14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
417 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
531 - 585 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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