FIAT 500L vs. MINI Cooper S
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Highlights
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$22,500
Starting MSRP
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$23,100
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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160 hp
Horsepower
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181 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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160 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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184 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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177 @ 1600-5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.4 L/83
Displacement
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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5.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P195/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P195/55R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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39 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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66 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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22 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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167 in
Length, Overall
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147 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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40 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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103 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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68 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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Weight & Capacity
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,254 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,668 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2012 MINI Cooper S?
The 2012 MINI Cooper S is more fuel efficient than the 2020 FIAT 500L with 29 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2012 MINI Cooper S?
The 2020 FIAT 500L is cheaper than the 2012 MINI Cooper S with a $22,500 starting MSRP versus a $23,100 starting MSRP.
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