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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Vauxhall Frontera?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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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:

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.

Fiat 500 Convertible is only slightly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Frontera costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,029 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is markedly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers clearly more range – reaching up to 408 km, about 95 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

Frontera

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 Frontera offers moderately more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Frontera delivers very slightly more torque with 230 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 10 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: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers considerably more boot space – 460 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 277 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries significantly more – 570 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera is decisively ahead 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 £20,700
Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 308 - 408 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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Fiat 500 Convertible?

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

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