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Fiat 500 Convertible vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or VW Transporter Bus?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • noticeably 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,773 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 9.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 11 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers significantly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 195 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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 848 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more boot space – 763 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 580 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 818 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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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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Fiat 500 Convertible
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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat 500 Convertible?

The Fiat 500 Convertible is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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