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Fiat 500 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 39,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Hyundai IONIQ 6?

Fiat 500 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,908 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is marginally more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.4 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 6. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 349 km more than the Fiat 500.

IONIQ 6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 532 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 550 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: Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 762 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers significantly more boot space – 401 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 carries markedly more – 438 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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.

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IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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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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Hyundai IONIQ 6

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 glides down the road with a poise that feels more runway model than commuter car, its sleek silhouette promising efficiency without trying too hard. Inside, a calm, minimalist cabin packed with clever, usable tech makes it a compelling choice for buyers who want electric motoring that's smart, stylish and quietly practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
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
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
469 - 680 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
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
401 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
386 - 438 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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