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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • visibly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,818 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 Primastar Transporter offers visibly 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 Transporter delivers considerably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 160 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 Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 776 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries clearly more – 1,110 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 785 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible shows a few small advantages 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 Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 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
-
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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