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Fiat 500 vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW ID.Polo?

Fiat 500 vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID.Polo

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW ID.Polo costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,290 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is barely more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.3 kWh/100km for the VW ID.Polo. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.Polo offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 123 km more than the Fiat 500.

ID.Polo

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 VW ID.Polo offers significantly more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is clearly 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.Polo delivers markedly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

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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: VW ID.Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is noticeably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 438 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers clearly more boot space – 441 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 256 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries clearly more – 444 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo is far ahead overall 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.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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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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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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 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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