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smart #5 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (39,300 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #5 or Fiat 500?

smart #5 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly 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

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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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the smart #5 costs 39,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,208 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is significantly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 18.4 kWh/100km for the smart #5. That’s a difference of about 5.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 259 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 smart #5 offers substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 528 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 delivers clearly more torque with 710 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

#5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: smart #5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is significantly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 1,070 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers clearly more boot space – 630 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 445 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #5 carries markedly more – 502 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 is clearly superior 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 £39,300
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smart #5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 465 - 590 km
smart #5
Fiat 500

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Dimensions and Body

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smart #5

The Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.

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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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smart #5
Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
630 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4,695 mm
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 502 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
smart
Brand
Fiat
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