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Fiat 500 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Subaru Outback?

Fiat 500 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru Outback offers visibly more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Outback delivers a bit more torque with 252 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 32 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 Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 513 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers significantly more boot space – 561 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 376 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries clearly more – 557 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 232 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 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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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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Reviews Fiat 500

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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 Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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