2018 FIAT 500 vs 2018 MINI Cooper

2018 FIAT 500

2018 MINI Cooper

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1957 Edition Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 1957 Edition Hatch	28	33	$19,371	$19,745
500 Abarth Hatch	28	33	$20,073	$20,495
500 Lounge Hatch	28	33	$19,371	$19,745
500 Pop Hatch	28	33	$16,098	$16,245
500c 1957 Edition Cabrio	28	33	$20,769	$21,240
500c Abarth Cabrio	28	33	$21,471	$21,990
500c Lounge Cabrio	28	33	$20,769	$21,240
500c Pop Cabrio	28	33	$17,496	$17,740

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	28	37	$24,765	$26,700
Convertible Cooper S FWD	23	32	$28,170	$30,400
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	22	31	$33,870	$36,600
Hardtop 2 Door Oxford Edition FWD	28	38	$19,000	$21,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,371

$24,765

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,745

$26,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$329 / month

$445 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Fiat 500 packs more punch this year, but it’s still a statement of style over some substance.

The 2018 Mini Cooper is an icon made better by nimble handling and infinite customization.

TCC Likes

Charming style
Rorty fun in Abarth trim
More power this year

Expressive style
Sharp handling
Varied body styles, including convertible

TCC Dislikes

Not fuel efficient
Not spacious either
Poor crash-test scores

Only seats four in Clubman
Cramped cargo area
Options are confusing and expensive

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

42.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

75.5

76.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

39.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

47.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

30.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

55.4

59.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.1

Length, Overall (in)

139.6

151.1

Height, Overall (in)

59.8

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

98.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

64.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

30.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.5

Brakes

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

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

11.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.6

35.4

Tires

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

Rear Tire Order Code

T1D

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2366

2855

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

150

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

150 @ 2400

162 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

135 @ 5500

134 @ 4500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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

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

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Convertible

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500

MINI Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.9

5.5

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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