FIAT 500L vs. Volkswagen Eos
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Highlights
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$22,500
Starting MSRP
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$31,995
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo 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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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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160 hp
Horsepower
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200 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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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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160 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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200 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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184 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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207 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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1.4 L/83
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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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
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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22 City / 30 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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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P235/45HR17
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P235/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel 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 Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel 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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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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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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
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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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Steering
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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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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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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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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167 in
Length, Overall
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174 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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103 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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7 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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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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66 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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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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37 in
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second 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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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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77 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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42 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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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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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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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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3,254 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,508 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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 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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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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 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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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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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 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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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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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
The 2020 FIAT 500L and the 2016 Volkswagen Eos both get 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 FIAT 500L or the 2016 Volkswagen Eos?
The 2020 FIAT 500L is cheaper than the 2016 Volkswagen Eos with a $22,500 starting MSRP versus a $31,995 starting MSRP.
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