FIAT 124 Spider vs. MINI Cooper
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Highlights
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$25,390
Starting MSRP
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$19,500
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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25 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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160 hp
Horsepower
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121 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
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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1.4 L/83
Displacement
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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184 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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114 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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160 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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25 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 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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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P195/50VR16
Front Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P195/50VR16
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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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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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact 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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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
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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Double Wishbone
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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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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31 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
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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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160 in
Length, Overall
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147 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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91 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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-
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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N/A
Second Leg Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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52 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
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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69 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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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
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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37 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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-
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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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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2
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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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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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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2,476 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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
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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12 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
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
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
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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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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450
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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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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11 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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2020 FIAT 124 Spider is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2020 124 Spider versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Cooper.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is more fuel efficient than the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider with 31 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is cheaper than the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider with a $19,500 starting MSRP versus a $25,390 starting MSRP.
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