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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

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

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,743 £.

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 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers slightly 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 Roadster is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 Convertible delivers markedly 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 Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,150 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers markedly more boot space – 185 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 Convertible carries substantially more – 325 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 32,600 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
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
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
3,632 mm
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
550 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
152 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
8.3 s
Max Speed
135 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
-
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
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
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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