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Fiat 500 vs Tesla Model 3 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (118 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (18800 £ vs 34300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Tesla Model 3?

Fiat 500

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18800 £, while the Tesla Model 3 costs 34300 £. That’s a price difference of around 15429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Tesla Model 3 with 13.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the Tesla Model 3 performs clearly better – achieving up to 750 km, about 419 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 Tesla Model 3 has a decisively edge – offering 460 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.10 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model 3 performs significantly better – reaching 262 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 107 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Tesla Model 3 pulls decisively stronger with 660 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model 3 offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is significantly lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1822 kg. The difference is around 681 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more room – 594 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 409 L.

When it comes to payload, Tesla Model 3 slight takes the win – 333 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Tesla Model 3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Tesla Model 3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.2 - 16.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 550 - 750 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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The Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18800 - 30800 £
Price
34300 - 50100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 16.7 kWh
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
550 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1822 - 1929 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
4720 - 4724 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1431 - 1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
303 - 333 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
201 - 262 km/h
Torque
220 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Tesla

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What drivetrain options does the Fiat 500 have?

The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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