FIAT 500 vs. MINI Cooper S
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Highlights
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$16,495
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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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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135 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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4
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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150 @ 2400
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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135 @ 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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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
M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed M/T 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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24 City / 32 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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P195/45HR16
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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P195/45HR16
Front Tire Size
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P195/55R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire 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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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
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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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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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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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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Suspension
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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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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 (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (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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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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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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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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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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Measurements
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55 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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140 in
Length, Overall
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147 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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30 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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46 in
Second Shoulder Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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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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10 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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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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49 in
Front Shoulder Room
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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91 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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76 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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55 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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64 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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36 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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48 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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60 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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43 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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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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2,668 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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
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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11 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 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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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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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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120
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
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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 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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9 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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2012 MINI Cooper S?
The 2019 FIAT 500 is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper S according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 500 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2012 Cooper S.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2012 MINI Cooper S?
The 2012 MINI Cooper S is more fuel efficient than the 2019 FIAT 500 with 29 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2012 MINI Cooper S?
The 2019 FIAT 500 is cheaper than the 2012 MINI Cooper S with a $16,495 starting MSRP versus a $23,100 starting MSRP.
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