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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Nissan Leaf?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Leaf

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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 Nissan Leaf costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,109 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is barely more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Leaf. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers significantly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 311 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

Leaf

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 Nissan Leaf offers considerably more power – delivering 217 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Leaf delivers visibly more torque with 355 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Leaf offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 714 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers significantly more boot space – 437 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Leaf carries markedly more – 444 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf is far ahead 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.

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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 624 km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Nissan Leaf

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Nissan Leaf

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
437 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
441 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
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