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Fiat 500 Convertible vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or MG MG3?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs MG MG3: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • marginally lighter
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MG MG3

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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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

MG MG3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Fiat 500 Convertible costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

MG3

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 MG MG3 offers markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 Convertible delivers visibly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 72 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MG MG3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,237 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries noticeably more – 448 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 is clearly superior overall 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 £15,400
MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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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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I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 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
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

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

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

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