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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Suzuki Jimny?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Suzuki Jimny

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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 Convertible is markedly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Fiat 500 Convertible offers slightly more power – delivering 118 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 90 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: Fiat 500 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

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

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 Convertible carries moderately more – 325 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible 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.

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
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Suzuki
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