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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Kia Seltos?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Seltos

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 Kia Seltos offers clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers somewhat more torque with 265 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Seltos offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers considerably more boot space – 536 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 353 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries clearly more – 495 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Seltos holds a solid overall lead 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 £29,300
Seltos

Kia Seltos

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
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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 Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 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
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
485 - 495 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Fiat 500 Convertible?

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

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