Fiat 500 vs Volvo EX30 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Fiat 500 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21400 £, while the Volvo EX30 costs 33000 £. That’s a price difference of around 11571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Volvo EX30 with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh.

As for range, the Volvo EX30 performs evident better – achieving up to 476 km, about 145 km more than the Fiat 500.

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 Volvo EX30 has a convincingly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Volvo EX30 performs to a small extent better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 pulls significantly stronger with 543 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 323 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo EX30 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Fiat 500 is distinct lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1840 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo EX30 offers convincingly more room – 318 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX30 performs clearly better – up to 1000 L, which is about 450 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Volvo EX30 evident takes the win – 390 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

All in all, the Volvo EX30 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.