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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • markedly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,624 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 160 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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 893 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 677 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible has the upper hand 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
Fiat 500 Convertible
Nissan Primastar Bus

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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 Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
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
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
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