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Fiat 500 vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Suzuki Vitara?

Fiat 500 vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Suzuki Vitara costs 23,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Suzuki Vitara. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers clearly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 95 km more than the Fiat 500.

Vitara

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 Suzuki Vitara offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers markedly more torque with 307 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 87 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Suzuki Vitara offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is slightly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,255 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Vitara offers significantly more boot space – 375 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Vitara carries markedly more – 425 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara stands well ahead of its rival 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 £23,600
Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 344 - 426 km
Fiat 500
Suzuki Vitara

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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Fiat 500
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 137 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
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Suzuki
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