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Fiat 500 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Subaru Crosstrek?

Fiat 500 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 Subaru Crosstrek offers slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 delivers a bit more torque with 220 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 38 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Crosstrek offers clearly more boot space – 315 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries visibly more – 505 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 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.

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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
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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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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
174 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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Subaru
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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