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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Land Rover Defender?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Defender

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers substantially more range – reaching up to 313 km, about 265 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

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 Land Rover Defender offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 530 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: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 1,150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 603 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 494 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender holds a decisive 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 £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Land Rover Defender

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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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Land Rover
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