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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Hyundai i30?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Hyundai i30

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  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,852 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

i30

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 Hyundai i30 offers clearly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers moderately more torque with 250 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 30 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.

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is somewhat lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers substantially more boot space – 395 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 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.

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i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Hyundai i30

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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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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Hyundai i30

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

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