FIAT 500 vs. smart ForTwo
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Highlights
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$16,495
Starting MSRP
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$14,650
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded I-3
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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135 hp
Horsepower
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89 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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2
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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100 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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135 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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89 @ 6200
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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1.0 L/55
Displacement
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Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded I-3
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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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 A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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33 City / 39 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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P195/45HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P175/55TR15
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
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 4.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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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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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 Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P195/45HR16
Front Tire Size
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P155/60TR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front 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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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Other
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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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 (Cont.)
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Other
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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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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31 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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23 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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140 in
Length, Overall
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106 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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39 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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60 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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46 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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29 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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64 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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75 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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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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48 in
Front Hip Room
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45 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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49 in
Front Shoulder Room
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48 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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76 ft³
Passenger Volume
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45 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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91 in
Wheelbase
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74 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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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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Weight & Capacity
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2,366 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,050 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
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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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 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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9 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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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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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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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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2017 smart ForTwo?
The 2019 FIAT 500 is more reliable than the 2017 smart ForTwo according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 500 versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2017 ForTwo.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2017 smart ForTwo?
The 2017 smart ForTwo is more fuel efficient than the 2019 FIAT 500 with 35 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 FIAT 500 or the 2017 smart ForTwo?
The 2017 smart ForTwo is cheaper than the 2019 FIAT 500 with a $14,650 starting MSRP versus a $16,495 starting MSRP.
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