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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Peugeot 208?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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

Fiat 500 Convertible is barely cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately 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 14.1 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 208. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 119 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 208 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 Peugeot 208 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 50 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: Peugeot 208 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is very slightly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers clearly more boot space – 352 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 208 carries visibly more – 430 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 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
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Fiat 500 Convertible?

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

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