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Fiat 500 vs BYD Sealion 7 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or BYD Sealion 7?

Fiat 500 vs BYD Sealion 7: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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BYD Sealion 7

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BYD Sealion 7 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is considerably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Sealion 7. That’s a difference of about 6.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Sealion 7 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 502 km, about 171 km more than the Fiat 500.

Sealion 7

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 BYD Sealion 7 offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 412 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Sealion 7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Sealion 7 delivers considerably more torque with 690 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Sealion 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,225 kg. The difference is around 1,095 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Sealion 7 offers substantially more boot space – 520 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Sealion 7 carries clearly more – 410 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Sealion 7 is far ahead 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 £42,800
Sealion 7

BYD Sealion 7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 502 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Steinbach
2 Jun 2026, 11:36:25

Fantastic car in every respect. Looks, interior, power, range, comfort, finish, etc.

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oriol
27 Feb 2026, 15:33:27

range that I can always charge to 100% — unlike other brands that told me it was recommended to stop at 80%, which consequently cut my real range from 600 to 480 by not being able to charge to 100%. I think that's something people should know.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
42,800 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
456 - 502 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,225 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
410 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
313 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
380 - 690 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
230 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
BYD
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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