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Fiat 500 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Leapmotor B05?

Fiat 500 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Leapmotor B05

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

500

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Leapmotor B05 costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is markedly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 151 km more than the Fiat 500.

B05

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 Leapmotor B05 offers significantly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor B05 delivers marginally more torque with 240 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Leapmotor B05 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is significantly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Leapmotor B05 offers noticeably more boot space – 295 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Leapmotor B05 carries moderately more – 370 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor B05 is far ahead overall 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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B05

Leapmotor B05

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 401 - 482 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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Leapmotor B05

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
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
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 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
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
363 - 370 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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