Mini Cooper 2013 vs Fiat 500 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 36 HP more power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Fiat 500. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 470 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: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 114 mm (4.5 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: | 3.82 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mini Cooper is larger, but lower. Mini Cooper is 25 cm longer than the Fiat 500, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 185 litres | |
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Mini Cooper has more luggage capacity. Mini Cooper has 26 litres more trunk space than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat 500, which means Mini Cooper can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Cooper scores higher in safety tests, but Fiat 500 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mini Cooper scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 9800 | 11 800 | |
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