2015 FIAT 500 vs 2014 MINI Cooper

2015 FIAT 500

2014 MINI Cooper

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2-Door HB 1957 Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 2-Door HB 1957 Edition	31	40	$18,360	$18,700
500 2-Door HB Abarth	28	34	$21,908	$22,495
500 2-Door HB Lounge	31	40	$18,360	$18,700
500 2-Door HB Pop	31	40	$16,625	$16,845
500 2-Door HB Ribelle	31	40	$16,625	$16,845
500 2-Door HB Sport	31	40	$17,425	$17,700
500 2-Door HB Turbo	28	34	$19,295	$19,700
500c 2-Door Conv 1957 Edition	31	40	$22,278	$22,800
500c 2-Door Conv Abarth	28	34	$25,826	$26,595
500c 2-Door Conv Lounge	31	40	$22,278	$22,800
500c 2-Door Conv Pop	31	40	$19,983	$20,345

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	28	35	$23,140	$25,150
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,475	$35,300
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	26	35	$25,900	$28,150
Cooper Coupe 2-Door	29	37	$19,735	$21,450
Cooper Coupe 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$28,840	$31,350
Cooper Coupe 2-Door S	26	35	$22,770	$24,750
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe	29	40	$18,355	$19,950
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S	24	34	$21,710	$23,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$32,750	$35,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door S	25	31	$26,310	$28,600
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door	28	35	$21,435	$23,300
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door S	26	32	$24,750	$26,900
Cooper Roadster 2-Door	28	35	$23,505	$25,550
Cooper Roadster 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,845	$35,700
Cooper Roadster 2-Door S	26	35	$26,265	$28,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,360

$23,140

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,700

$25,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$312 / month

$419 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Fiat 500 is one of the most stylish ways to choose a small car today, and the Abarth and Turbo models add more excitement for the driver.

The 2014 MINI Cooper is a fun, smart, and practical way to get around, without giving up its sporty, quirky side.

TCC Likes

Turbo models add fun
Rev-happy engines
An exterior like no other mini

Very fun to drive
MINI's iconic look
Very good gas mileage

TCC Dislikes

Gas mileage still not stellar
It's not as quick as you might hope
Short, high seats limit comfort and headroom

Small back seat
Uninspired steering feel
Controls and materials don't match the price

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

75.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

39.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

47.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

29.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.4

Second Hip Room (in)

42.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

50.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.8

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.8

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

97.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

64.1

66.3

Track Width, Front (in)

55.4

57.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.1

Length, Overall (in)

139.6

146.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

30.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.4

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.6

35.2

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/45HR16

P195/55VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

T1D

Front Tire Size

P195/45HR16

P195/55VR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

T1D

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2366

2701

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

118 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

EAB

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

101 @ 6500

121 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium 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

3.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.44

4.35

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.34

1.19

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.82

3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

1.79

Trans Order Code

DDF

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

0.91

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500

MINI Cooper Convertible

Body Style

Hatchback

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.2

5.8

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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