FIAT 500 vs. Kia Rio
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Highlights
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$16,495
Starting MSRP
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$16,750
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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135 hp
Horsepower
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120 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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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 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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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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135 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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120 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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150 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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112 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
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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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P195/45HR16
Front Tire Size
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P185/65TR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P195/45HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P185/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front 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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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
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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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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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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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
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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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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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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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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31 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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46 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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64 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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48 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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76 ft³
Passenger Volume
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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91 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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49 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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43 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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140 in
Length, Overall
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173 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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10 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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30 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 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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2,366 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,767 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
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 Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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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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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
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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410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
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 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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
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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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2019 FIAT 500 is more reliable than the 2023 Kia Rio according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 500 versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more fuel efficient than the 2019 FIAT 500 with 36 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2019 FIAT 500 is cheaper than the 2023 Kia Rio with a $16,495 starting MSRP versus a $16,750 starting MSRP.
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