FIAT 500C vs. MINI Cooper
$17,990
$19,500
Highlights
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$17,990
|
$19,500
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
28 City / 33 Hwy
|
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
135 hp
|
121 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 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
135 @ 5500
|
121 @ 6000
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Gas I4
|
| Displacement |
1.4 L/83
|
1.6L/98
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
150 @ 2400
|
114 @ 4250
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
28 City / 33 Hwy
|
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
5.5 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/45HR16
|
P175/65R15
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
15 x 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
15 x 5.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/45HR16
|
P175/65R15
|
Suspension
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
MacPherson
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
31 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
14
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall |
60 in
|
55 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
6 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
91 in
|
97 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
42 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
48 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
49 in
|
50 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
46 in
|
45 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
28 in
|
| Length, Overall |
140 in
|
147 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
76 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
64 in
|
66 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
55 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
24 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,495 lbs
|
2,535 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer 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
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
500
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2019 FIAT 500C | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
9 in
|
10.2 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 FIAT 500C or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is more fuel efficient than the 2019 FIAT 500C with 31 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 FIAT 500C or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2019 FIAT 500C is cheaper than the 2012 MINI Cooper with a $17,990 starting MSRP versus a $19,500 starting MSRP.
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