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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 MX-5 Coupe offers somewhat more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 68 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, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is barely lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,150 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers visibly more boot space – 183 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 Convertible carries significantly more – 325 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
140 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
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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