2014 FIAT 500 vs 2015 Ford Fiesta

2014 FIAT 500

2015 Ford Fiesta

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2-Door HB 1957 Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 2-Door HB 1957 Edition	31	40	$17,945	$18,500
500 2-Door HB Abarth	28	34	$21,381	$22,195
500 2-Door HB Lounge	31	40	$17,945	$18,500
500 2-Door HB Pop	31	40	$16,034	$16,445
500 2-Door HB Sport	31	40	$17,015	$17,500
500 2-Door HB Turbo	28	34	$18,875	$19,500
500c 2-Door Conv Abarth	28	34	$25,196	$26,195
500c 2-Door Conv GQ Edition	28	34	$25,196	$26,195
500c 2-Door Conv Lounge	31	40	$21,760	$22,500
500c 2-Door Conv Pop	31	40	$19,384	$19,945

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	36	$13,914	$14,455
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	36	$15,097	$15,685
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan Titanium	28	36	$17,715	$18,405
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	36	$14,299	$14,855
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	36	$15,482	$16,085
Fiesta 5-Door HB ST	26	35	$20,631	$21,435
Fiesta 5-Door HB Titanium	28	36	$18,100	$18,805

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,945

$13,914

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,500

$14,455

Monthly Payment Estimate

$308 / month

$241 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're willing to go small, the 2014 Fiat 500 is one of the most stylish ways to do it—and the Abarth and Turbo add just the right 'edge' to the personality.

The 2015 Fiesta lineup is proof that small cars don't have to be feature free, and you can even have a bit of fun while saving fuel.

TCC Likes

Fantastic interior styling
An exterior like no other mini
Rev-happy engines

Crisp, nicely proportioned exterior
Excellent steering
Strong feature set

TCC Dislikes

Very small interior
Short, high seats limit comfort and headroom
It's not as quick as you might hope

Not the most spacious
Balky PowerShift transmission
Base audio controls

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

47.9

50.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

31.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

42.6

49.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

52.7

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

37.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

75.6

85.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

64.1

67.8

Track Width, Front (in)

55.4

57.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.1

Length, Overall (in)

139.6

173.6

Height, Overall (in)

59.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

30.1

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.4

7.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

12.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.6

34.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P185/55HR15

P185/60HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

T1A

Front Tire Size

P185/55HR15

P185/60HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T1A

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2363

2578

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

101 @ 6500

120 @ 6350

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

112 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

EAB

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.34

1.28

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.82

3.62

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.04

Trans Order Code

DDF

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

0.95

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.44

4.07

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500

Ford Fiesta

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.3 (Est)

5.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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