FIAT 500L vs. MINI Cooper
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Highlights
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$22,500
Starting MSRP
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$19,500
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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160 hp
Horsepower
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121 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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5
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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1.4 L/83
Displacement
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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184 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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114 @ 4250
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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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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160 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 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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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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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare 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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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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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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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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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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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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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
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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32 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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167 in
Length, Overall
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147 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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22 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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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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40 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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68 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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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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103 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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70 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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66 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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39 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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Weight & Capacity
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13 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
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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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
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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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
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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3,254 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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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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-
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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150
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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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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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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10 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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is more fuel efficient than the 2020 FIAT 500L with 31 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is cheaper than the 2020 FIAT 500L with a $19,500 starting MSRP versus a $22,500 starting MSRP.
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