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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Lotus Emira?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers significantly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 288 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is considerably 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 Lotus Emira delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat 500 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is visibly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers somewhat more boot space – 183 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 Convertible carries markedly more – 325 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible stands well ahead of its rival 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 £19,700
500 Convertible

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

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Fiat 500 Convertible?

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

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