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Fiat 500 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW Tiguan?

Fiat 500 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,444 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 205 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 154 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 180 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 Tiguan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 469 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers significantly more boot space – 652 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 467 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries significantly more – 544 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is clearly superior 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.

from £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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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 VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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4.1 (9 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
32 - 190 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
460 - 544 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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