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Lotus Eletre vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Fiat 500 Convertible?

Lotus Eletre vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

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

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

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

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 9.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 257 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

500 Convertible

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 Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 800 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 765 Nm more.

Eletre

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: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 505 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Lotus Eletre
Fiat 500 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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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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Lotus Eletre
Fiat 500 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
183 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
-
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Fiat
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