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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Ford Transit Bus?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • visibly more power
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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 Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,795 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 Transit Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers clearly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 170 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 Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 1,188 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers considerably more boot space – 183 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 837 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
Ford Transit Bus

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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 Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Ford Transit Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Ford
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