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Fiat 500 vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Vauxhall Frontera?

Fiat 500 vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is visibly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Frontera costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,600 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is markedly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers slightly more range – reaching up to 408 km, about 77 km more than the Fiat 500.

Frontera

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 Vauxhall Frontera offers slightly more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 27 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 Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Frontera delivers barely more torque with 230 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 10 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: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 264 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers considerably more boot space – 460 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries considerably more – 570 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera 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 £20,700
Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 308 - 408 km
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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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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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Fiat 500
Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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