Volkswagen Up! 2016 vs Fiat 500 2015
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.0 | 0.9 - 1.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 - 90 HP | 69 - 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 - 160 NM | 102 - 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 - 15.3 seconds | 10 - 14.8 seconds | |
| In general, Fiat 500 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Up!. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 4.4 | 3.8 - 6.1 | |
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Volkswagen Up! petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Fiat 500. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Up! can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Up! is 3 cm longer than the Fiat 500, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Up! is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
959 litres | 610 litres | |
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Volkswagen Up! has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Up! has 66 litres more trunk space than the Fiat 500. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Up! (by 349 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Up! is 1.7 metres less than that of the Fiat 500, which means Volkswagen Up! can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`336 kg | ~ 1`396 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 920 kg | ~ 999 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 416 kg | ~ 397 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Up! scores higher in safety tests, but Fiat 500 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Up! scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 11 400 | |
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