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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Lotus Eletre?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

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

Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 9.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 257 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 800 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 765 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: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 505 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries markedly more – 485 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is decisively 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Lotus Eletre

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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