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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Vauxhall Corsa?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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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.

Vauxhall Corsa is only slightly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Fiat 500 Convertible costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is only slightly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Corsa. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 116 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

Corsa

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 Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers moderately more torque with 260 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 40 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: Vauxhall Corsa offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is very slightly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers considerably more boot space – 309 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries visibly more – 445 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is clearly superior 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 357 - 429 km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Vauxhall Corsa

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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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Vauxhall
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