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Fiat 500 vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or SEAT Ateca?

Fiat 500 vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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SEAT Ateca

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Ateca

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 SEAT Ateca offers noticeably more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

500

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: SEAT Ateca offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is slightly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers considerably more boot space – 510 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries visibly more – 525 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ateca holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Ateca

SEAT Ateca

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
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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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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Nico
20 May 2026, 12:31:33

+ Great, firm seats, large boot for such a compact car, good fuel economy, lots of interior space, uncomplicated controls, very agile and safe handling, good build quality, very good steering, good braking performance, relatively small turning circle
- Very poor voice control and navigation, cockpit display too small with very small fonts and symbols, steering wheel too thin, seats too flat despite electric adjustment, poor engine soundproofing, tank far too small, complicated maintenance (oil change appalling), undersized rear brake, fuel filler on the wrong side, sound almost without bass (Beats)

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Fiat 500
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 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
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
129 - 144 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

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

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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