FIAT 500L vs. MINI Coupe
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Highlights
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$22,500
Starting MSRP
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$22,000
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-4
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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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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1.4 L/83
Displacement
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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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Displacement
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184 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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118 @ 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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Premium Unleaded I-4
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 w/Dual Shift Mode 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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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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 Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P175/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare 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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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear 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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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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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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Suspension
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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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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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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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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
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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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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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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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Measurements
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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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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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66 in
Height, Overall
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54 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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39 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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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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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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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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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, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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41 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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55 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
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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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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37 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg 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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22 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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68 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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Weight & Capacity
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3,254 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,557 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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
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
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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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
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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480
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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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2015 MINI Coupe?
The 2015 MINI Coupe 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 2015 MINI Coupe?
The 2015 MINI Coupe is cheaper than the 2020 FIAT 500L with a $22,000 starting MSRP versus a $22,500 starting MSRP.
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