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VW ID.Polo vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (226 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.Polo or Fiat 500?

VW ID.Polo vs Fiat 500: Key differences

VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely 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

ID.Polo

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW ID.Polo costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,290 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is barely more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.3 kWh/100km for the VW ID.Polo. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.Polo offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 123 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 VW ID.Polo offers clearly more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.Polo delivers noticeably more torque with 290 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

ID.Polo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID.Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 438 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers significantly more boot space – 441 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 256 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries markedly more – 444 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo 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.

from £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 - 454 km
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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Reviews VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Rajczi Zoltan
5 Jun 2026, 16:19:32

Super! Batery klein.

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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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Reviews Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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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
21,400 - 36,000 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 - 454 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
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
441 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
444 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
290 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 166 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
VW
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the VW ID.Polo?

The VW ID.Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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