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Maserati Ghibli vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (430 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (88,800 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Ghibli or Fiat 500?

Maserati Ghibli vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Maserati Ghibli

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

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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

Ghibli

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,618 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

Ghibli

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: Maserati Ghibli offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 823 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers substantially more boot space – 500 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries substantially more – 577 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is decisively 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.

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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Reviews Maserati Ghibli

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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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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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Maserati Ghibli
Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 251 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4,971 mm
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
520 - 577 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Maserati
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the Maserati Ghibli?

The Maserati Ghibli is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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