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Fiat 500 Convertible vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or smart #1?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs smart #1: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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.

Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 5.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 87 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

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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 smart #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers clearly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 250 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: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers significantly more boot space – 313 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries markedly more – 425 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
Fiat 500 Convertible
smart #1

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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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
smart
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