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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Skoda Fabia?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

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Skoda Fabia

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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Fabia is moderately cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Fiat 500 Convertible costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 Skoda Fabia offers clearly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Fabia is clearly faster – reaching 228 km/h, while the Fiat 500 Convertible tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 78 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 30 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: Skoda Fabia offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is only slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,150 kg. The difference is around 7 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers substantially more boot space – 380 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Fabia offers substantially more capacity – up to 1,190 L, about 640 L more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries noticeably more – 437 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia 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 £17,300
Fabia

Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Skoda Fabia

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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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 32,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
3,632 mm
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,527 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
550 L
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
135 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Skoda
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