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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • very slightly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 7.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers slightly more range – reaching up to 313 km, about 50 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 Compact Van offers very slightly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van delivers somewhat more torque with 245 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 25 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 Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is visibly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries considerably more – 775 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 450 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible sits just 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.

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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

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

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

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