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Fiat 500 vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW Transporter Transporter?

Fiat 500 vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,381 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 8.9 kWh/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 331 km on a single charge.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

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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 Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is significantly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 742 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 934 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 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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VW Transporter Transporter

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VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

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