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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Kia Picanto - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (118 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (19700 £ vs 15300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Kia Picanto?

Fiat 500 Convertible

Kia Picanto

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £ , while the Fiat 500 Convertible costs 19700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4405 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Fiat 500 Convertible manages with 5.20 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

Picanto

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 Fiat 500 Convertible has a decisively edge – offering 118 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Picanto performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 162 km/h, while the Fiat 500 Convertible tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Fiat 500 Convertible pulls significantly stronger with 220 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 124 Nm difference.

Picanto

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: Kia Picanto offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Kia Picanto is minimal lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1150 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Picanto offers distinct more room – 255 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Picanto performs significantly better – up to 1010 L, which is about 460 L more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

When it comes to payload, Kia Picanto slight takes the win – 332 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible 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.

Fiat 500 Convertible
Kia Picanto

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 14.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 190 - 313 km

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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Kia Picanto

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Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

Price
19700 - 32600 £
Price
15300 - 19300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
127 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1150 - 1480 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1131 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
3632 mm
Length
3605 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1595 mm
Height
1527 mm
Height
1485 mm
Max trunk capacity
550 L
Max trunk capacity
1010 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
253 - 332 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, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
135 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 162 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Kia
Is the Fiat 500 Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 Convertible is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.