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Fiat 500 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Lotus Emira?

Fiat 500 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Fiat 500

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 288 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 260 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: Fiat 500 offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is visibly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 500 offers moderately more boot space – 185 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 carries markedly more – 325 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 holds a decisive overall lead 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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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 Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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