FIAT 500 vs. MINI Cooper S
$16,495
$23,100
Highlights
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$16,495
|
$23,100
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
| MPG |
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
135 hp
|
181 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
1.4 L/83
|
1.6L/98
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
135 @ 5500
|
181 @ 5500
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
150 @ 2400
|
177 @ 1600-5000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
5.5 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/45HR16
|
P195/55R16
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/45HR16
|
P195/55R16
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
Suspension
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
MacPherson
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
14
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
31 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Shoulder Room |
49 in
|
50 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
48 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
46 in
|
45 in
|
| Length, Overall |
140 in
|
147 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
30 ft³
|
24 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
4 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
10 ft³
|
6 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
55 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
43 in
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
28 in
|
| Wheelbase |
91 in
|
97 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Height, Overall |
60 in
|
55 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
64 in
|
66 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
76 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,366 lbs
|
2,668 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
11 gal
|
13 gal
|
Safety
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
500
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2019 FIAT 500 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11.6 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
9 in
|
10.2 x -TBD- in
|
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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