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VW Transporter Transporter vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Fiat 500?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Fiat 500: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially 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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,381 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 8.9 kWh/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 331 km on a single charge.

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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 Transporter Transporter 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 Transporter 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 VW Transporter Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 742 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries considerably more – 1,259 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 934 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, 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 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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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
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
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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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Fiat
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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