FIAT 500 vs. MINI Cooper S

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2019 FIAT 500
$16,495
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$23,100
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$16,495
Starting MSRP
$23,100
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
135 hp
Horsepower
181 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
150 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 @ 1600-5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
135 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
181 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.4 L/83
Displacement
1.6L/98
Displacement
-
Displacement
6-Speed A/T
M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
5.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P195/45HR16
Rear Tire Size
P195/55R16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P195/45HR16
Front Tire Size
P195/55R16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
31 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

60 in
Height, Overall
55 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
36 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
91 in
Wheelbase
97 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
48 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
4 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
30 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
55 in
Track Width, Front
57 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
64 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
49 in
Front Shoulder Room
50 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
41 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
43 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
76 ft³
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
39 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
10 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
140 in
Length, Overall
147 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
46 in
Second Shoulder Room
45 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
28 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,366 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,668 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

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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