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Fiat 500 vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or MG MG3?

Fiat 500 vs MG MG3: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly lighter

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

MG MG3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Fiat 500 costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

MG3

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 MG MG3 offers clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 delivers markedly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 72 Nm more.

500

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: MG MG3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is only slightly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,237 kg. The difference is around 107 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries markedly more – 448 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £15,400
MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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Reviews Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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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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MG MG3

The MG3 is a cheeky city hatch that pairs bold, youthful styling with sprightly handling for drivers who want personality on a budget. Its cabin is bright and cleverly packaged, offering sensible space and a fun-to-drive character that turns mundane commutes into something a bit more enjoyable.

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5 (1 Reviews)
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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
MG
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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