FIAT 500 vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500 and Mitsubishi Mirage 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 Mitsubishi Mirage.

When we compare the FIAT 500's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 is a better car than the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Pricing: A used 2019 FIAT 500 ranges from $12,190 to $20,758 while a used 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage is priced between $7,996 to $15,807.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the FIAT 500 loses 28.9 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Mirage loses 32.1 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500 retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the FIAT 500 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Mirage's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the FIAT 500 being ranked 25 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Mitsubishi Mirage being ranked 29 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the FIAT 500 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Mitsubishi Mirage the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the FIAT 500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500’s base engine makes 135 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Mirage base engine makes 78 horsepower. The 500 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 miles. The Mirage is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 377 miles. This gives the Mitsubishi Mirage the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the FIAT 500. The 500 uses premium unleaded, and the Mirage uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the FIAT 500 and the Mitsubishi Mirage have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.