2014 FIAT 500 vs 2014 Scion iQ - The Car Connection

2014 FIAT 500

2014 Scion iQ

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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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3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,882	$15,665
iQ 3-Door HB 10 Series	36	37	$16,958	$17,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,945

$14,882

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,500

$15,665

Monthly Payment Estimate

$308 / month

$261 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.8

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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 2014 Scion iQ is perfect for city dwellers with really tough on-street parking; for everyone else, it's more of a statement about minimalism.

TCC Likes

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

Headroom even for tall adults
Space-efficient interior
Tiny package, 3+1 seats

TCC Dislikes

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

Marginal acceleration at best
Fuel efficiency not as good as hybrids
No manual gearbox option

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

75.6

73.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

50.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

47.9

53.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

28.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

42.6

33.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

53.1

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

35.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.8

59.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.5

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

78.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

64.1

66.1

Track Width, Front (in)

55.4

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.1

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

139.6

120.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

30.1

16.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.5

3.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.4

7.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.1

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

8.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.6

26.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/55HR15

P175/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

T1A

Front Tire Size

P185/55HR15

P175/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

T1A

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2363

2127

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

89 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

EAB

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.3 L/81

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

101 @ 6500

94 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.91

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.34

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

Trans Order Code

DDF

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500

Scion iQ

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.3 (Est)

4.9

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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