Fiat 500 2015 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Fiat 500) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Fiat 500 engine produces 51 HP less power than Ford Fiesta. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 42 litres | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.57 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Fiat 500 is smaller, but slightly higher. Fiat 500 is 47 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 984 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Fiat 500 has 118 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Fiat 500 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`305 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Fiesta scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 9600 | |
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