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Fiat 500 vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 33,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Volvo EX30?

Fiat 500 vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Volvo EX30

3.7 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 33,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX30. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 145 km more than the Fiat 500.

EX30

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 Volvo EX30 offers substantially more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo EX30 is slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers substantially more torque with 543 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 323 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: Volvo EX30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX30 offers considerably more boot space – 318 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX30 offers considerably more capacity – up to 1,000 L, about 450 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX30 carries slightly more – 390 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 is decisively ahead 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 £33,000
EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km
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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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The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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Michael
10 Feb 2026, 21:18:58

...the best electric car we've driven so far. Trouble-free, safe, tidy and easy to use.

The German predecessors (the Wolfsburg group) can be completely forgotten!

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Julien B.
10 Feb 2026, 15:47:03

A car that could have been brilliant, ruined by technological dogmatism. Ninety‑five percent of this car’s problems are between the windshield and the steering wheel. The positives are undone by a botched implantation of technology at all costs. Basic functions are hard to access, buried in menus, and the constant, useless warnings and alerts make the experience frustrating and wreck the overall ergonomics. Add recurring issues with the door‑locking system that the dealer can’t fix after several visits, a range far below what’s promised, and a collision‑avoidance system that randomly takes dangerous initiatives, and I can say this is the worst car I’ve ever bought. After several months, I deeply regret this purchase.

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Marco
30 Dec 2025, 12:53:45

The onboard tech (tablet) takes too long to learn. It distracts from driving. Not suitable for the nearsighted — the tablet’s distance from your eyes basically forces you to wear trifocals. Letting off the gas slows the car, but it’s overly sensitive and you need time to get used to it. The buzzer for exceeding the speed limit is very annoying, and the system notices changes in road signs late. In short: driving it is stressful.

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NickoNamo
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Compact, attractive and—above all—safe car with a modern interior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Price
33,000 - 49,100 £
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
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 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
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Length
4,233 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
1,000 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
370 - 390 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
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Volvo
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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