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Fiat 500 vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Renault Symbioz?

Fiat 500 vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Renault Symbioz costs 24,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 Renault Symbioz offers markedly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 40 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 Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Symbioz delivers somewhat more torque with 265 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Symbioz offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is noticeably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 229 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers substantially more boot space – 576 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 391 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Symbioz carries clearly more – 459 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Symbioz is decisively ahead 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 £24,700
Symbioz

Renault Symbioz

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 6 L/100km
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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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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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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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PF
19 Feb 2026, 11:56:45

A delightful hybrid (family car). Roomy, quick (combined nearly 150 hp) and safe.

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Michael
5 Dec 2025, 23:17:28

I've been driving the Symbioz Full Hybrid with the iconic trim for 3,500 km. I test-drove both cars. I think the win goes to the Symbioz. Good quality at a family-friendly price. Unfortunately the Opel is simply too expensive. Strangely, what never really gets mentioned is that the Symbioz's suspension is absolutely superb.

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Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
24,700 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 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
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
102 - 136 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
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

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

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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