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Fiat 500 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Lotus Eletre?

Fiat 500 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 9.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 239 km more than the Fiat 500.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 800 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 765 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: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is significantly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more boot space – 688 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 503 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is barely 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Lotus
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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