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Fiat 500 vs Nissan Leaf – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Fiat 500 or Nissan Leaf fits your lifestyle better.

Fiat 500

Nissan Leaf

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18800 £, while the Nissan Leaf costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 11923 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Nissan Leaf with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.70 kWh.

As for range, the Nissan Leaf performs a bit better – achieving up to 385 km, about 54 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 Nissan Leaf has a significantly edge – offering 217 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.90 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Leaf performs minimal better – reaching 157 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Leaf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 340 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Leaf offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1580 kg. The difference is around 439 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers convincingly more room – 394 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 209 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Leaf performs distinct better – up to 790 L, which is about 240 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Leaf noticeable takes the win – 415 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Leaf proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Leaf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Fiat 500
Nissan Leaf

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Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 17.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 270 - 385 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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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18800 - 30800 £
Price
30800 - 37200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.8 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
270 - 385 km
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21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
39 - 59 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1580 - 1756 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 394 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
4490 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1788 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1540 - 1545 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
790 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
384 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
150 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
144 - 157 km/h
Torque
220 Nm
Torque
320 - 340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
110 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
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What drivetrain options does the Fiat 500 have?

The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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