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Fiat 500 vs Ford Transit Transporter comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 67,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Ford Transit Transporter?

Fiat 500 vs Ford Transit Transporter: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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Ford Transit Transporter

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
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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:

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,175 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Transporter offers a bit more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 71 km more than the Fiat 500.

Transit Transporter

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 Ford Transit Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 151 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 430 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

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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: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 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 £17,100
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Fiat 500

  • 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 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 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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3.7 (1 Reviews)
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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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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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Ford Transit Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
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
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
341 - 402 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
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
-

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
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
135 - 198 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
Ford
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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