Compare performance (118 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (17100 £ vs 24400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Renault Symbioz?
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 clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £ , while the Renault Symbioz costs 24400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7294 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Symbioz manages with 4.50 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.
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 Renault Symbioz has a evident edge – offering 158 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Renault Symbioz performs slightly better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Symbioz pulls somewhat stronger with 265 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Renault Symbioz offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1130 kg compared to 1359 kg. The difference is around 229 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers decisively more room – 576 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 391 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs convincingly better – up to 1682 L, which is about 1132 L more than the Fiat 500.
When it comes to payload, Renault Symbioz clearly perceptible takes the win – 459 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.
Overall, the Renault Symbioz shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
17100 - 30800 £
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Price
24400 - 30700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
3 - 4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1130 - 1475 kg
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Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
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Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
3631 - 3632 mm
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Length
4413 mm
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Width
1683 - 1684 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Height
1527 - 1532 mm
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Height
1575 mm
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Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
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Max trunk capacity
1682 L
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
65 - 118 HP
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
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Torque
250 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
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Power kW
103 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Renault
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The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.