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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Mazda CX-5?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • significantly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

CX-5

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 Mazda CX-5 offers moderately more power – delivering 141 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-5 delivers only slightly more torque with 238 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 18 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: Mazda CX-5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers significantly more boot space – 583 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries significantly more – 601 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 276 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-5 is narrowly 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.

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CX-5

Mazda CX-5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 141 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7 - 7.4 L/100km
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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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25 Jan 2026, 14:05:09

I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
157 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 583 L
Length
-
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
1,695 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,019 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
195 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Fiat 500 Convertible?

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

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