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Land Rover Discovery vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Fiat 500 Convertible?

Land Rover Discovery vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500 Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Discovery

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 Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

500 Convertible

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 Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

Discovery

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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1,241 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more boot space – 986 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 803 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries significantly more – 803 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 478 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery is slightly 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Land Rover Discovery
Fiat 500 Convertible

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Fiat 500 Convertible

The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute practicality.

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Land Rover Discovery
Fiat 500 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
183 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Fiat
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