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MINI MINI vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (23,300 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI MINI or Fiat 500?

MINI MINI vs Fiat 500: Key differences

MINI MINI

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the MINI MINI costs 23,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the MINI MINI with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.8 kWh/100km for the MINI MINI. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI MINI offers slightly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 71 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 MINI MINI offers clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI MINI is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI MINI is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI MINI delivers considerably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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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: MINI MINI offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is moderately lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,335 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI MINI offers visibly more boot space – 275 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MINI MINI offers considerably more capacity – up to 925 L, about 375 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, the MINI MINI carries markedly more – 445 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI MINI is far ahead overall 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 £23,300
MINI

MINI MINI

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 293 - 402 km
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The MINI is a cheeky, joyfully small hatch that turns even the most humdrum commute into something worth smiling about. It serves up go-kart handling, a stylish cabin and near-endless customization, making it a perfect pick for drivers who want personality packed into a compact package.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,300 - 37,500 £
Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
293 - 402 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
36.6 - 49.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 5
Doors
3 - 4
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
3,858 - 4,036 mm
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,431 - 1,464 mm
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
725 - 925 L
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Payload
345 - 445 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
MINI
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the MINI MINI have?

The MINI MINI is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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