2018 Fiat 500 Lounge
Lounge 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 C Abarth
C Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2018 Fiat 500 Lounge
Lounge 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Lounge
Lounge 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Lounge
Lounge 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Lounge
Lounge 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2019 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2019 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth
Abarth 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 160 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Abarth 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 160 hp 6A)
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Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Abarth
Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 160 hp 6A)
2019 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2018 Fiat 500 C Abarth
C Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2019 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Abarth 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2018 Fiat 500 Abarth
Abarth 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 160 hp 6A)
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Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
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Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
About 2019 Fiat 500
Overall Rating
The 2019 version is like its siblings and looks ballooned. The material quality is low and construction is flimsy, to say the least.Probably the biggest advantage of the Fiat 500 is its inexpensive price-tag.
The retro renegade gets stiff competition from modern designs that don't play on nostalgia and cute looks but rather play on features and specs. The competition offers more power, better features, and better fuel economy, and whilst purchasing a car these features matter the most. The 2019 Fiat 500 falls flat on these parameters and the Abarth variant is the only one that comes close to rivaling its competitors like the Ford Focus, Mini Cooper, and the Honda Civic hatchback (LX)
Trekking trim offers the most value for money. For an additional expense of $2k, you get several great features. The list includes front fog lamps and a 7-speaker audio system.
2018 Fiat 500 C Abarth
C Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2018 Fiat 500 Lounge
Lounge 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 Abarth
Abarth 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 160 hp 6A)
2018 Fiat 500 C Abarth
C Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2018 Fiat 500 Pop
Pop 5dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 135 hp 6A)
2019 Fiat 500 Review
Pros
- Iconic Design
- Well laid out interior
- Improved tech
Cons
- Cramped Interiors
- Sub Par fuel economy
The 2019 version is like its siblings and looks ballooned. The material quality is low and construction is flimsy, to say the least.Probably the biggest advantage of the Fiat 500 is its inexpensive price-tag.
Overview
The retro renegade gets stiff competition from modern designs that don't play on nostalgia and cute looks but rather play on features and specs. The competition offers more power, better features, and better fuel economy, and whilst purchasing a car these features matter the most. The 2019 Fiat 500 falls flat on these parameters and the Abarth variant is the only one that comes close to rivaling its competitors like the Ford Focus, Mini Cooper, and the Honda Civic hatchback (LX)
Pricing and Features8.0/10
There are a total of 3 trims available to choose from for the 2019 Fiat 500. The base trim is labeled Pop, then there is Trekking trim and Lounge is the high-end trim. Pricing options for the Pop trim start from $20,995, whereas Trekking trim comes with an opening bid of $22,995. Lounge trim is set with an initial price-tag of $23,695.
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Trim |
Pop |
Trekking |
Lounge |
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MSRP |
$20,995 |
$22,995 |
$23,695 |
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Key Features |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls |
Auto-Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off |
Air conditioning with micron filter and Automatic |
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Power windows, front 1-touch down; power locks |
Front Fog Lamps |
Temperature Control (ATC) |
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Premium cloth bucket seats with passenger armrest |
Radio: Uconnect 4 Nav w/7" Display |
Alpine premium audio system |
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Rear cargo shelf panel |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, and External Memory Control |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone |
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Rear spoiler (manual) |
7 BeatsAudio Speakers |
Bodyside moldings with 500 logo |
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Rearview mirror with microphone |
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity |
Bright belt molding |
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Retractable 3-position soft top (Cabrio) |
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter and Illuminated Entry |
Chrome power, heated mirrors |
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Uconnect 5.0 multimedia center with a 5-inch touchscreen |
Chrome shift knob |
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radio featuring integrated voice command and Bluetooth streaming audio |
Fog lamps |
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Heated front seats |
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Leather-faced seats |
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Overhead passenger-assist handle |
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SiriusXM satellite radio including |
Pricing options for Pop, Trekking, and Lounge trims start from $20,995, $22,995, and $23,695, respectively. Standard features with the Pop trim are available in the Trekking trim plus some others. The same is true for Trekking and higher Lounge trim.
We Recommend
Trekking trim offers the most value for money. For an additional expense of $2k, you get several great features. The list includes front fog lamps and a 7-speaker audio system.
Engine and Performance6.4/10
An intercooler turbo 1.4L provides power and torque to the 2019 Fiat 500. The turbo engine produces 160 hp of power and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. Hardtop 4 Door Cooper and Honda Civic Hatchback come with a 1.5L engine. Ford Focus SE Hatchback, on the other hand, features a 2.0L engine. In the league, Hardtop 4 Door Cooper flaunts the least power of 134 hp while Honda Civic Hatchback has the most of 174 hp.
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Models |
2019 Fiat 500 pop |
2019 Ford Focus SE Hatchback |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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MSRP |
$20,995 |
$19,765 |
$21,950 |
$19,700 |
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Engine |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 1.4 L/83 |
2.0L I-4 GDI Ti-VCT |
TwinPower Turbo, 1.5-liter, inline 3-cylinder direct-injection |
1.5L I-4 DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged |
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Transmission |
6-speed Automatic |
6-Speed Automatic |
6-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
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Horsepower |
160hp |
160 hp |
134 hp |
174 hp |
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Torque |
184 lb.-ft. |
146 lb-ft |
162 lb-ft |
167 lb-ft |
Ford Focus SE Hatchback offers the least torque of 146 lb.-ft. Contrarily, the 2019 Fiat 500 offers the most torque in the competition. Like the Fiat 500, Ford Focus SE Hatchback features a 6-speed automatic transmission mode. Hardtop 4 Door Cooper and Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) relies on a 6-speed manual transmission mode for gear-shifting.
Acceleration
Frankly, the 2019 Fiat 500 has a super-sluggish acceleration. The ride takes 8 seconds for shooting to 60 MPH. This is the most time taken for doing so among its class rivals. While Hardtop 4 Door Cooper requires 7.7 seconds for doing so, Focus SE Hatchback does the same in 7.6 seconds. Honda Civic Hatchback accelerates to 60 MPH in 7.5 seconds.
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Models |
2019 Fiat 500 pop |
2019 Ford Focus SE Hatchback |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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0-60 MPH |
8.0 sec |
7.6 sec |
7.7 sec |
7.5 sec |
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Quarter mile |
16.2 sec |
16.2 sec |
NA |
15.5 sec |
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Engine |
1.4L |
2.0L |
1.5L |
1.5L |
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Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year) |
7.1 |
5.7 |
5.5 |
5.4 |
For covering a quarter-mile, the 2019 Fiat 500 takes 16.2 seconds. Ford Focus covers a quarter-mile at the same time. Honda Civic Hatchback is somewhat faster as it takes 15.5 seconds for the ride to traverse a quarter-mile.
Ride and Handling
The quality of ride with the 2019 Fiat 500 is impressive on smooth roads. However, it falls off sharply with the more unevenness your experience on the road. While the handling of the ride is impressive, steering isn't up to par even flaunting a well-weighted build.
In fact, a quick engagement with the ride can give an impression of a sports car until roughness is encountered. 2019 Fiat 500 flaunts a front-wheel-drive system. An all-wheel-drive can further smoothen the ride quality of 500, provided if it was available. Yes, that's unfortunately correct that Fiat 500 has no options for an AWD. For that, you need to look elsewhere.
Braking
Front brake and rear brake for the 2019 Fiat 500 measure 12 and 10.4 inches, respectively. This the most sizes in their respective category in the segment. Overall, the braking system is responsive in the Fiat 500. In emergency braking scenarios, the ride takes 119 feet for stopping when decelerated from 60 MPH. This is better than the 120 feet requirement of the Ford Focus SE Hatchback.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500 pop |
2019 Ford Focus SE Hatchback |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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Brake Front (in.) |
12.0 |
10.9 |
11.0 |
11.1 |
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Brake Rear (in.) |
10.4 |
9.0 |
10.2 |
10.2 |
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Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3,254 |
2,948 |
2,750 |
2,815 |
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60-0 MPH (ft.) |
119 |
120 |
116 |
115 |
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper comes to a full halt in 116 feet when decelerated continually from 60 MPH. However, it is the Honda Civic Hatchback that requires the least distance of 115 feet for achieving the same.
Fuel Economy7.0/10
In cities, the 2019 Fiat 500 offers a mileage of 22 mpg. The same on highways is 30 mpg. Overall, the ride offers a combined fuel economy of 25 mpg. Unfortunately, this is the least that one can get into the competition. Ford Focus SE Hatchback offers an impressive 31 mpg. The ride is outshined by Hardtop 4 Door Cooper with a combined fuel economy of 32 mpg.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500 pop |
2019 Ford Focus SE Hatchback |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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MPG (city) |
22 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
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MPG (highway) |
30 |
38 |
37 |
39 |
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MPG (combined) |
25 |
31 |
32 |
33 |
Nonetheless, it is the Honda Civic Hatchback that offers the most combined fuel economy of 33 mpg in the segment. City and highways fuel economy for Honda Civic Hatchback is 30 and 39 mpg, respectively.
Interior5.2/10
Like its class rivals, the 2019 Fiat 500 can accommodate a total of 5 passengers. Headroom and legroom available in the front of the 500 are 40.7 and 40 inches, respectively. While headroom is the most, legroom is the least among the competition.
Ford Focus SE Hatchback has the tightest front headroom of 38.3 inches. Honda Civic Hatchback, on the other hand, offers the frontest legroom of 42.3 inches.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500 pop |
2019 Ford Focus SE Hatchback |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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Passenger capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
40.7/57.3/40 |
38.3/55.6/41.9 |
39.9/51.2/41.4 |
39.3/57.0/42.3 |
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Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
38.7/54.6/36.7 |
37.9/53.7/33.2 |
37.5/49.6/32.3 |
37.4/55.0/36.0 |
Headroom and legroom available in the rear of the 2019 Fiat 500 are 38.7 and 36.7 inches, respectively. Both are the maximum available in the competition. Honda Civic Hatchback offers the least headroom of 37.4 inches in the back. Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, on the contrary, flaunts the least rear legroom of 32.3 inches.
Infotainment System
The 2019 incarnation of the Fiat 500 comes with a 7-inch infotainment screen. If you don't wish to use Uconnect via the touchscreen, you can also access it via the physical buttons. The infotainment system, however, doesn't provide support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for making any ride enticing.
No matter whether you access the infotainment system via the physical buttons or touchscreen, it's going to feel intuitive and user-friendly. There is an optional infotainment package available that adds a bigger touch display in addition to adding navigation function.
Interior Features
The maximum seating capacity flaunted by the 2019 Fiat 500 is 5. Both front seats, as well as the rear seats, offer plenty of room. However, the front seats miss adequate support. Important interior features available at 2019 Fiat 500 's disposal includes:
- Spacious seating
- LATCH connectors are available
- Sleek cabin design
- League-leading cargo capacity
Cargo Capacity
With the rear seat up, the 2019 Fiat 500 offers a cargo space of 22.4 cubic feet. This is better than the 13.1 cubic feet offered by the Hardtop 4 Door Cooper. Ford Focus SE Hatchback and Honda Civic Hatchback, nonetheless, offer a better cargo capacity of 23.8 and 25.7 cubic feet, respectively.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500 pop |
2019 Ford Focus SE Hatchback |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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Cargo Volume rear seat up (ft.3) |
22.4 |
23.8 |
13.1 |
25.7 |
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Cargo Volume rear seat folded (ft.3) |
68.0 |
44.8 |
40.7 |
46.2 |
The 2019 Fiat 500 leads the pack with 68 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded. Honda Civic Hatchback offers the 2nd-best of the same in the league with 46.2 cubic feet. Ford Focus SE Hatchback, on the other hand, offers slightly less 44.8 cubic feet of the same. Hardtop 4 Door Cooper offers the least cargo space of 40.7 cubic feet with the rear seat folded.
Exterior5.7/10
The 2019 Fiat 500 has concise dimensions, leaving for its height that is the most among its class rivals. Length, width, and height for the 2019 avatar of the Fiat 500 are 167.3, 69.8, and 65.7 inches, respectively.
Ford Focus SE Hatchback has the most height of 171.6 inches, while Hardtop 4 Door Cooper has the least of 157.4 inches. Cooper has also the least width of 68 inches while Ford Focus SE Hatchback has the most, 71.8 inches, of it.
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Model |
2019 Fiat 500 pop |
2019 Ford Focus SE Hatchback |
2019 Hardtop 4 Door Mini Cooper |
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) |
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Curb weight (lbs.) |
3,254 |
2,948 |
2,750 |
2,815 |
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Length(in) |
167.3 |
171.6 |
157.4 |
177.9 |
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Width(in) |
69.8 |
71.8 |
68.0 |
70.8 |
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Height(in) |
65.7 |
57.7 |
56.1 |
56.5 |
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Ground clearance (in) |
4.7 |
4.7 |
5.7 |
5.1 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
102.8 |
104.3 |
101.1 |
106.3 |
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Track width (in) F/R |
59.1/59.4 |
61.2/60.4 |
59.1/59.1 |
60.9/61.5 |
The 2019 incarnation of the Fiat 500 weighs 3254 lbs. All its rivals stay below the 3000 lbs. mark, however. Ford Focus SE Hatchback and Honda Civic Hatchback have curb weights of 2948 and 2815 lbs., respectively. But it is the Hardtop 4 Door Cooper that has the least curb weight of 2750 lbs. in the competition.
Exterior Features
the 2019 Fiat 500 looks great on the outside. Some great features make the ride look pretty. Important exterior feats to the exteriors of the Fiat 500 includes:
- Standard 16-inch alloy wheels
- Rear parking sensors
- Satin silver door handles
- Red or black-painted roof
- Optional matte-black side moldings
Safety8.4/10
NHTSA ratings aren't available for the 2019 Fiat 500. The ride comes with average IIHS ratings, however. While front crash prevention isn't available, the small overlap front driver side is rated poor. 'd Nonetheless, other parameters are given a c4-star rating.
There are some safety and reliability features available with the 2019 Fiat 500. ABS and driveline traction control are available as standard features. A backup camera is available also as a standard reliability measure.
Safety Features
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners
- Parkview Back-Up Camera
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Side Impact Beams
Competition7.0/10
Ford Focus SE Hatchback
One of the major competitors to the 2019 Fiat 500 is the Ford Focus SE Hatchback. The ride flaunts a 2.0L I-4 GDI Ti-VCT engine coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission mode. The engine produces 160 hp of power and 146 lb.-ft. Of torque. The total torque generated is the least amongst the class rivals. Pricing options for the Ford Focus SE Hatchback start from $19,765. It accelerates to 60 MPH in 7.6 seconds and covers a quarter-mile in 16.2 seconds.
Ford Focus SE Hatchback flaunts the smallest brakes in the competition. It's front and rear brake measure 10.9 and 9 inches, respectively. The total curb weight of the ride is 2948 lbs. Hence, it is lighter than the 2019 Fiat 500 but heavier than that of the Hardtop 4 Door Cooper and Civic Hatchback (LX). The ride offers an excellent combined fuel economy of 31 mpg. Ground clearance and wheelbase for the ride are 4.7 and 104.3 inches, respectively.
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper
With an opening bid of $21,950, Hardtop 4 Door Cooper is the most expensive ride in the segment. The ride features a 1.5L TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder direct-injection engine. It is capable of producing 134 hp of power, the lowest among the competition, and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. Unlike the 2019 Fiat 500, Hardtop 4 Door Cooper relies on a 6-speed manual mode for the transmission. The ride shoots to 60 MPH in 7.7 seconds and has a CO2 emission value of 5.5.
With a total curb weight of 2750 lbs., Hardtop 4 Door Cooper is the lightest ride amongst the competition. The ride delivers an excellent combined fuel economy of 32 mpg, 7 mpg more than that of the Fiat 500. Size-wise, it is the most compact ride among its class rivals with the least length, width as well as height. Nonetheless, the ride offers the best ground clearance of 5.7 inches in the competition. It has the least-in-league wheelbase of 101.1 inches.
Honda Civic Hatchback (LX)
Yet another important competitor to the Fiat 500 is the Civic Hatchback (LX). The ride flaunts a 1.5L I-4 DOHC 16-valve turbocharged engine complemented by a 6-speed manual transmission mode. The robust engine produces 174 hp of power, which is, in fact, the maximum power among its class rivals. Moreover, the turbocharged 1.5L engine generates an acceptable 167 lb.-ft. Of torque. The ride covers a quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds and hits 60 MPH in 7.5 seconds.
The opening bid for the Honda Civic Hatchback (LX) is $19,700. This makes the ride least expensive among its class rivals. Honda Civic Hatchback leads the pack in terms of combined fuel economy. It offers an impressive mileage of 33 miles per gallon of gas. Ground clearance and wheelbase for the ride are 5.1 and 106.3 inches, respectively. The hatchback offers the best front legroom of 42.3 inches. Also, it offers 46.2 cubic feet of cargo space with the folded rear seat.
Final Verdict
Spacious with impressive cargo capacity, the Fiat 500 falls short on almost every other parameter. This might be the easiest car to park out of all but with lacking safety and assistant tech it may not be the best out of them all on the technological front. One would think that the spacious interiors combined with the ample seating might make this a great long journey car but riding for long isn't the best experience with the Fiat. You would be better off with any of the competitors.