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Fiat 500 vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Lexus RX?

Fiat 500 vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Lexus RX

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 264 km more than the Lexus RX.

RX

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 Lexus RX offers substantially more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers significantly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 331 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus RX offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 910 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers substantially more boot space – 461 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 276 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries significantly more – 620 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 sits just 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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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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Fiat 500

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

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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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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Angelo Ponte
16 May 2026, 14:16:35

Tried as a replacement car. The driving pleasure and comfort are unmatched by Alfa.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Lexus
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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