BMW vs. FIAT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from BMW and FIAT contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both BMW and FIAT cars.
When comparing the BMW brand to the FIAT brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability and variety of models offered. FIAT has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation and retained value.
BMW versus FIAT: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus FIAT pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for FIAT in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. FIAT also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. FIAT models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for FIAT, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives FIAT the overall advantage over BMW.
BMW versus FIAT: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
BMW versus FIAT: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus FIAT overall quality ratings shows BMW with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. FIAT shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, FIAT offers 1 SUV and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. FIAT offers 1 gasoline vehicle and 1 electric vehicle.
BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. FIAT offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 1 front-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X1
$43,893 - $57,593
New Car Pricing
SUVs
FIAT 500X
$27,732 - $36,337
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X1
$40,467 - $56,873
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
FIAT 500X
$21,169 - $31,026
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X1
44.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
FIAT 500X
36.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X1
241 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
FIAT 500X
177 hp / 210 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X1
25 / 34 / 28
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
FIAT 500X
24 / 30 / 26
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X1
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
FIAT 500X
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
FIAT 500X
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
FIAT 500X
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
FIAT 500X
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
FIAT 500X
8.2 / 10