Fiat 500 vs Peugeot Rifter – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21400 £, while the Peugeot Rifter costs 23800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2400 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 18.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.30 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot Rifter performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 339 km, about 8 km more than the Fiat 500.

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 Peugeot Rifter has a a bit edge – offering 136 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 10.80 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot Rifter performs a bit better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter pulls distinct stronger with 300 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more seating capacity – 7 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Fiat 500 is to a small extent lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1561 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more room – 1050 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 865 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter performs convincingly better – up to 3500 L, which is about 2950 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot Rifter clearly takes the win – 814 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 509 kg.

Our conclusion: The Peugeot Rifter proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Peugeot Rifter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.