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Fiat 500 vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Tesla Model 3?

Fiat 500 vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Tesla Model 3

4 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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

500

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Tesla Model 3 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,571 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 13 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 419 km more than the Fiat 500.

Model 3

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 Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model 3 is significantly faster – 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: the Tesla Model 3 delivers clearly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 440 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: Tesla Model 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,772 kg. The difference is around 642 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers substantially more boot space – 594 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 409 L.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model 3 carries slightly more – 377 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 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.

from £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
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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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Tesla Model 3

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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4 (5 Reviews)
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dino999
18 Nov 2025, 08:47:05

I wanted to give 0 stars but you can't — unfortunately, it sucks.

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Fiat 500
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
83 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,772 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
3,631 mm
Length
4,724 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
303 - 377 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
155 km/h
Max Speed
262 km/h
Torque
92 - 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
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Tesla
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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