Fiat Fiat 500 vs Toyota Yaris
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FiatFiat 500 | ToyotaYaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2021 | August 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Electric | Hybrid |
| Power | 64–117 bhp | 114–129 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 9–16.2 s (better) | 9.2–9.7 s |
| Top speed | 84–96 mph | 109 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | 500 Hybrid: FireFly 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol, 65 hp, with a 12 V lithium-ion mild hybrid battery; 500e: front motor, 95 hp (70 kW) or 118 hp (87 kW). bhp converted from Fiat's hp (PS) and kW figures | 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol (90 bhp) with electric motor; total system output 114 bhp (116 DIN hp, 85 kW) or 129 bhp (130 DIN hp, 96 kW); lithium-ion hybrid battery |
| Torque | – | 120 Nm engine; electric motor 141 Nm (114 bhp) or 185 Nm (129 bhp) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (Hybrid), single-speed automatic (500e) | e-CVT automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 118–199 miles | – |
| Battery | 21.3–37.3 kWh | – |
| Fastest charging | 50–85 kW | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 54.3 mpg | 67.3–70.6 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | 500e WLTP combined: 118 miles (24 kWh total, 21.3 kWh usable), 186–199 miles (42 kWh total, 37.3 kWh usable); 13.0–14.9 kWh/100 km; 400 V | – |
| Charging | 500e: 11 kW AC on-board charger (0–100% in 2 h 30 min for 24 kWh, 4 h 15 min for 42 kWh); DC 50 kW (24 kWh, 0–80% in 30 minutes) or 85 kW (42 kWh, 0–80% in 35 minutes) | – |
| Efficiency | 500 Hybrid WLTP combined: 53.3–54.3 mpg in Fiat's price list (52.3–53.3 mpg on its technical data page) | WLTP combined: 70.6 mpg (Icon, Design), 67.3 mpg (Excel, GR Sport) |
| CO2 emissions | 117–122 g/km (Hybrid hatchback and convertible), 0 g/km (500e), WLTP combined | 91–96 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Boot | – | 286 litres |
| Length | 3,631 mm | 3,940 mm |
| Width | – | 1,745 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,145 kg |
| Boot | 183 litres (Hybrid); 185 litres with the rear seats up or 550 litres with them folded (500e) | 286 litres |
| Towing | – | 450 kg braked or unbraked |
| Size | Hybrid: 3,631 mm long, 1,684 mm wide with mirrors folded (1,878 mm open), 1,532 mm high; 500e: 3,632 mm long, 1,683 mm wide without mirrors (1,900 mm with mirrors open), 1,527 mm high | 3,940 mm long, 1,745 mm wide, 1,500 mm high; 2,560 mm wheelbase; 5.2 m turning radius (tyre); kerb weight 1,145–1,190 kg; drag coefficient 0.31 |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (500 Hybrid Icon and La Prima) | Toyota Touch 3 with nine-inch display, or 10.5-inch Toyota Smart Connect+ (Excel, GR Sport); seven-inch or 12.3-inch digital driver's display |
| Driver assistance | Rear parking sensors (Icon); rear camera and auto high beam on La Prima (500 Hybrid) | Toyota Safety Sense standard, including Pre-Collision System, adaptive cruise control, Lane Trace Assist and Acceleration Suppression |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles |

