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Fiat 500 vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Mazda 2?

Fiat 500 vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Fiat 500 costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 Fiat 500 offers barely more power – delivering 118 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 delivers clearly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 69 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda 2 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is only slightly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,130 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 2 offers noticeably more boot space – 280 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 2 carries clearly more – 437 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 holds a narrow 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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Mazda 2

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 115 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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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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Jose
6 May 2026, 09:05:43

A less stressed engine, quality and simplicity in maintenance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
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Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
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Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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