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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
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Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Convertible
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
4
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Trunk capacity
183 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
65 - 118 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Renault
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