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Fiat 500 vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Hyundai Kona?

Fiat 500 vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Hyundai Kona

4.4 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Hyundai Kona costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai Kona. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 179 km more than the Fiat 500.

Kona

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 Kona offers significantly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Kona delivers moderately more torque with 265 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 45 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: Hyundai Kona offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,370 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers considerably more boot space – 466 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries visibly more – 490 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is decisively 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 £23,100
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 380 - 510 km
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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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Hans
23 Apr 2026, 11:02:05

More modern car with much more advanced technology than the S-Cross. The S-Cross is functional, economical and good, but dated.

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Gorguet
10 Apr 2026, 07:38:34

Good car overall, but the finish isn't top‑notch — the paint is very fragile and chips at the slightest knock.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
23,100 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 163 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, 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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