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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Nissan Townstar?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Nissan Townstar

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  • marginally more power
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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:

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

Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,140 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 7.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers slightly more range – reaching up to 313 km, about 48 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

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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 Nissan Townstar offers marginally more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar delivers somewhat more torque with 245 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 891 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries significantly more – 594 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 269 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
Fiat 500 Convertible
Nissan Townstar

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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 Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
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
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
594 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
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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