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Fiat 500 vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW Taigo?

Fiat 500 vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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VW Taigo

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • barely 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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Taigo costs 19,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,786 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Taigo

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 Taigo offers noticeably more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Taigo delivers a bit more torque with 250 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

500

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: VW Taigo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is marginally lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,229 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Taigo offers considerably more boot space – 440 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Taigo carries visibly more – 457 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo 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 £19,900
Taigo

VW Taigo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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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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Taiger
25 Jun 2026, 18:04:38

Good enough for four stars, not stellar but ok for VW

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Volker
15 Jun 2026, 09:53:01

Great car for city and short-distance driving. Solid interior and chic design. Even the 95 hp version is adequately powered.

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Fiat 500
VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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