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Fiat 500 vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW ID.3?

Fiat 500 vs VW ID.3: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,434 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is a bit more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.5 kWh/100km for the VW ID.3. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 274 km more than the Fiat 500.

ID.3

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 VW ID.3 offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.3 is clearly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers significantly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID.3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 657 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.3 offers considerably more boot space – 385 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.3 offers significantly more capacity – up to 1,267 L, about 717 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.3 carries visibly more – 473 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.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 £28,600
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
Fiat 500
VW ID.3

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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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VW ID.3

The VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.

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Fiat 500
VW ID.3

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
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
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 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
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Height
1,564 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
437 - 473 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
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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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
VW
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