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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Ford Transit Connect?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Ford Transit Connect

  • only slightly 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:

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 500 Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,099 £.

Transit Connect

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Connect offers only slightly more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers markedly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 100 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: Fiat 500 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is noticeably lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries substantially more – 780 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 455 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect is barely 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 £30,800
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 HP
Fiat 500 Convertible
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Ford
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