2019 FIAT 500X vs 2019 Ford Ecosport

2019 FIAT 500X

2019 Ford Ecosport

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120th Anniversary Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500X 120th Anniversary Edition AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Blue Sky Edition AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Pop AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Trekking AWD	24	30	$25,497	$26,245
500X Trekking Plus AWD	24	30	$28,473	$29,445
500X Urbana Edition AWD	24	30	$25,497	$26,245

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S 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
EcoSport S 4WD	23	29	$21,159	$21,590
EcoSport S FWD	27	29	$19,595	$19,995
EcoSport SE 4WD	23	29	$24,158	$24,650
EcoSport SE FWD	27	29	$22,687	$23,150
EcoSport SES 4WD	23	29	$26,729	$27,275
EcoSport Titanium 4WD	23	29	$27,057	$27,610
EcoSport Titanium FWD	27	29	$25,637	$26,160

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,518

$21,159

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,740

$21,590

Monthly Payment Estimate

$412 / month

$360 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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3.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Fiat 500X is a stylish crossover SUV that’s outclassed in some ways.

The 2019 Ford EcoSport wants for safety and styling that match even the lowered standards set by its price.

TCC Likes

Cheeky looks
Promising engine
Comfortable ride

Spacious enough
Available all-wheel drive
Decent fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

No FWD model for sun states
Not a great value
Active safety tech is optional

Heavy for its size
Also sluggish
Poor safety profile

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

91.7

91.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

51.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

51.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

50.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

53.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

63.7

65.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.7

59.7

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

99.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

69.5

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

59.8

Liftover Height (in)

29.8

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

161.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

14.1

20.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

39.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.1

20.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

13.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR18

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TA1

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR18

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TA1

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3305

3300

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

210 @ 6500

149 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

EYF

99L

Displacement

1.3 L/81

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

177 @ 5500

166 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

2.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.96

Trans Order Code

DFH

446

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500X

Ford EcoSport

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.9

7.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

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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