FIAT 500 vs. MINI Cooper Countryman
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500 and MINI Cooper Countryman contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the FIAT 500 and the MINI Cooper Countryman.
When we compare the FIAT 500's and the MINI Cooper Countryman's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The MINI Cooper Countryman has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500's and the MINI Cooper Countryman's specifications and ratings, the MINI Cooper Countryman is a better car than the FIAT 500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500’s base engine makes 101 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper Countryman base engine makes 121 horsepower. The 500 is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. The Cooper Countryman is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles.This gives the FIAT 500 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the MINI Cooper Countryman the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The MINI Cooper Countryman has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The FIAT 500, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The FIAT 500 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$14,312
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$10,990 - $19,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,128
Price Range:
$4,011 - $10,994
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$7,553
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,528 - $10,004
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
96
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,008
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
105,968
# Good or Great Deals:
26
FIAT 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
MINI Cooper Countryman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper Countryman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.4 - 19.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
FIAT 500 Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 21Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43MINI Cooper Countryman Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
FIAT 500 Trim Levels
Abarth, GUCCI, Lounge, Pop, Sport
MINI Cooper Countryman Trim Levels
Base, S, S ALL4
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
2 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
101 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
98 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 399 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.4 inches
Cargo Space:
7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
82.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
41.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2363 lbs
Width:
64.1 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
139.6 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2954 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
61.5 inches
Length:
161.7 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
185/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero
Blue
Azzurro
Brown
Espresso / Mocha Latte
Gray
Grigio
Green
Verde Chiaro / Verde Oliva
Orange
Rame
Red
Rosso / Rosso Brillante
Silver
Argento
White
Bianco / Bianco Perla
Yellow
Giallo
Exterior Colors
Black
Absolute Black Metallic
Blue
Cosmic Blue Metallic / Surf Blue / True Blue Metallic
Brown
Light Coffee
Gray
Royal Gray Metallic
Green
Oxford Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Pure Red
Silver
Crystal Silver Metallic
White
Light White
Yellow
Bright Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Nero
White
Avorio
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Black
White
Not available
Beige
Polar Beige
Brown
Light Coffee / Light Tobacco/Carbon Black
Red
Pure Red/Carbon Black
