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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
details
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.
detailsCosts 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
-
|
|
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
-
|
|
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
|