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Fiat 500 vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW Touareg?

Fiat 500 vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,173 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 282 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

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 Touareg offers substantially more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 344 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Touareg offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 929 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers considerably more boot space – 810 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 625 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries considerably more – 751 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 426 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touareg comes out modestly 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 £64,300
Touareg

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 47 - 49 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 Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Reviews VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
119 - 239 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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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