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Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Urban Cruiser or Fiat 500?

Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Toyota Urban Cruiser

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially 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

Urban Cruiser

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 Toyota Urban Cruiser costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers visibly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 95 km more than the Fiat 500.

500

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 Toyota Urban Cruiser offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Urban Cruiser delivers clearly more torque with 307 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 87 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Urban Cruiser offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,839 kg. The difference is around 709 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers clearly more boot space – 310 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Urban Cruiser carries markedly more – 421 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Urban Cruiser holds a solid overall lead 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 £33,400
Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 174 - 184 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 395 - 426 km
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Fiat 500

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Dimensions and Body

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Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

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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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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
395 - 426 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,839 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
411 - 421 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
174 - 184 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
128 - 135 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Fiat
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