2019 FIAT 500 vs 2019 Ford Fiesta

2019 FIAT 500

2019 Ford Fiesta

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Abarth Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 Abarth Hatch	28	33	$20,306	$20,745
500 Lounge Hatch	28	33	$19,606	$19,995
500 Pop Hatch	28	33	$16,333	$16,495
500 Retro Hatch	28	33	$19,606	$19,995
500c Abarth Cabrio	24	32	$21,704	$22,240
500c Lounge Cabrio	28	33	$21,004	$21,490
500c Pop Cabrio	24	32	$17,731	$17,990
500c Retro Cabrio	28	33	$21,004	$21,490

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S Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta S Sedan	27	35	$14,118	$14,260
Fiesta SE Hatch	27	35	$15,633	$15,790
Fiesta SE Sedan	27	35	$15,335	$15,490
Fiesta ST Hatch	25	32	$21,126	$21,340
Fiesta ST Line Hatch	27	35	$17,449	$17,625

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Invoice Price

$20,306

$14,118

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,745

$14,260

Monthly Payment Estimate

$346 / month

$238 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.6

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3.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Fiat 500 is appealing for those who value personality above all else, but it sports some glaring flaws.

The 2019 Ford Fiesta can deliver thrills, but it shows its age in too many ways for us to recommend.

TCC Likes

Smile-inducing style
Rip-roaring Abarth
Standard turbo power

Sharp handling
Thrilling Fiesta ST
Good optional infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Not very frugal
Puny inside
Poor crash test scores

Balky automatic transmission
Cramped back seat
Poor crash-test scores

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

35 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

EAM

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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Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Engine Order Code

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

Engine Type

Fuel System

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)