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Fiat 500 vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Hyundai i30?

Fiat 500 vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,423 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

i30

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 Hyundai i30 offers noticeably more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers moderately more torque with 250 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

500

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: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is a bit lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 leads convincingly 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.

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i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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