Fiat 500 2015 vs Mini Cooper 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Fiat 500 engine produces 36 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 69 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.8 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat 500 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat 500 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Cooper can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mini Cooper version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.57 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.41 m | |
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Fiat 500 is smaller, but higher. Fiat 500 is 25 cm shorter than the Mini Cooper, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat 500 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 211 litres | |
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Mini Cooper has more luggage space. Fiat 500 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Fiat 500 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`450 kg | 1`595 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`136 kg | 1`115 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 314 kg | 480 kg | |
| Fiat 500 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 53 procentiem less than Mini Cooper. Therefore, Mini Cooper is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Cooper scores higher in safety tests. The Mini Cooper scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9800 | |
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