2016 FIAT 500 vs 2016 MINI Cooper

2016 FIAT 500

2016 MINI Cooper

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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 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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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	27	38	$24,595	$25,950
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	23	33	$27,135	$29,600
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB	28	39	$19,660	$20,700
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB John Cooper Works	23	31	$27,435	$30,600
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB S	23	33	$22,130	$24,100
Cooper Hardtop 4 Door 4-Door HB	29	39	$20,600	$21,700
Cooper Hardtop 4 Door 4-Door HB S	23	33	$23,040	$25,100
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$31,885	$35,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door S	25	31	$26,225	$28,600
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door	27	32	$22,335	$23,550
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door S	26	32	$24,680	$26,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,983

$24,595

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,575

$25,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$376 / month

$433 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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8.6

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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 Mini Cooper is as cheeky as its retro style implies—and its three-cylinder engine is a charming surprise.

TCC Likes

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

Classic Mini design
Sharp, quick handling
Quieter, nicer interior

TCC Dislikes

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

Only sort of a four-seater
Options add up quickly
Base model is better value

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

47.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

30.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

42.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

Second Head Room (in)

35.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

75.5

76.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

39.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

98.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

64.1

Track Width, Front (in)

55.4

59.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.1

Length, Overall (in)

144.4

151.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

26.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.4

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

11.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

T1D

Front Tire Size

P195/45HR16

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T1D

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/45HR16

P175/65HR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2512

2855

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

134 @ 4500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 2500

162 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

EAF

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.5 L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.54

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

1.93

Trans Order Code

DDE

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.35

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.24

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Convertible

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500

MINI Cooper Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

5.9

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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