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Fiat 500 vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 231 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 29,100 £ ) 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
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably 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

500

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 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,004 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is barely more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.9 kWh/100km for the VW ID.3. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 629 km, about 298 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 231 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers clearly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 130 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 1,885 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.3 offers considerably more boot space – 383 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.3 carries visibly more – 464 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 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.

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ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 410 - 629 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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VW ID.3

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Pennings
6 May 2026, 08:03:27

ID.3 catches less wind. It's more pleasant, especially on the highway. Also: more economical, lighter and with the same step‑in height.

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Fiat 500
VW ID.3

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
29,100 - 40,800 £
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
13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
410 - 629 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,885 - 1,966 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
383 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
422 - 464 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 - 231 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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