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Fiat 500 vs Honda ZR-V comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Honda ZR-V?

Fiat 500 vs Honda ZR-V: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Honda ZR-V

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Honda ZR-V costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

ZR-V

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 Honda ZR-V offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V delivers noticeably more torque with 315 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

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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: Honda ZR-V offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda ZR-V carries visibly more – 455 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is slightly ahead 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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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

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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Honda ZR-V

The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
130 - 132 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
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
440 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Honda
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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