2016 FIAT 500 vs 2016 Ford Fiesta

2016 FIAT 500

2016 Ford Fiesta

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2-Door HB Abarth

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 2-Door HB Abarth	28	34	$21,983	$22,575
500 2-Door HB Easy	31	40	$17,467	$17,745
500 2-Door HB Lounge	31	40	$19,944	$20,395
500 2-Door HB Pop	31	40	$16,765	$16,995
500 2-Door HB Retro	31	40	$19,944	$20,395
500 2-Door HB Sport	31	40	$17,612	$17,900
500 2-Door HB Turbo	28	34	$19,295	$19,700
500c 2-Door Conv Abarth	28	34	$25,930	$26,695
500c 2-Door Conv Easy	31	40	$20,974	$21,395
500c 2-Door Conv Lounge	31	40	$23,873	$24,495
500c 2-Door Conv Pop	31	40	$20,039	$20,395

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	36	$14,361	$14,580
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	36	$15,572	$15,810
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan Titanium	28	36	$18,252	$18,530
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	36	$14,657	$14,880
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	36	$15,868	$16,110
Fiesta 5-Door HB ST	26	33	$21,139	$21,460
Fiesta 5-Door HB Titanium	28	36	$18,547	$18,830

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,983

$14,361

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,575

$14,580

Monthly Payment Estimate

$376 / month

$243 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Fiat 500 remains distinctive and stylish, with the Abarth and Turbo models scoring high for driver excitement and the electric 500e perhaps the best all-round version (but only for Californians).

The 2016 Fiesta offers fun and features not expected at these prices, but it lacks interior space compared to top rivals.

TCC Likes

Striking, cheerful design
Small but perky engines
Sexy Abarth exhaust note

Crisp, nicely proportioned exterior
Excellent steering
Strong feature set

TCC Dislikes

High, short front seats
Miniscule rear seat
Base car isn't that quick

Not the most spacious
Balky PowerShift transmission
Base audio controls

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

75.5

85.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

47.8

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)

35.5

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

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)

144.4

173.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

26.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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)

11.1

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

12.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

34.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/45HR16

P185/60HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

T1D

Front Tire Size

P195/45HR16

P185/60HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T1D

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2512

2578

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 2500

112 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

EAF

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

120 @ 6350

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo 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

3.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.35

4.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.28

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.61

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

2.04

Trans Order Code

DDE

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

0.95

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500

Ford Fiesta

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

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

5.9

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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