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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Renault Trafic Bus?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • visibly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,862 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 160 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 881 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries substantially more – 982 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 657 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible holds a slight edge 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
Renault Trafic Bus

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Renault
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