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VW Transporter Bus vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Fiat 500 Convertible?

VW Transporter Bus vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat 500 Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,773 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 9.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers barely more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 11 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

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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 VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers considerably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 848 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more boot space – 763 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 580 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 818 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus holds a decisive 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
183 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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