FIAT 500 vs. Scion iQ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500 and Scion iQ 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 Scion iQ.
When we compare the FIAT 500's and the Scion iQ's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Scion iQ has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500's and the Scion iQ's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 is a better car than the Scion iQ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500’s base engine makes 101 horsepower, and the Scion iQ base engine makes 94 horsepower. The 500 is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The iQ is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 315 miles.This gives the Scion iQ the advantage in fuel efficiency and the FIAT 500 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The FIAT 500 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Scion iQ has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder 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:
$16,845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,447
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,665
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,776
Price Range:
$5,490 - $15,145
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$10,531
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$7,830 - $17,875
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
102
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,284
# Good or Great Deals:
35
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:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
65,010
# Good or Great Deals:
0
FIAT 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Scion iQ 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):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.1 - 4.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Scion iQ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.2 - 9.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
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 / 43Scion iQ Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
FIAT 500 Trim Levels
1957 Edition, Abarth, Lounge, Pop, Ribelle, Sport, Turbo
Scion iQ Trim Levels
Base
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
94 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
89 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
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):
31 / 40 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 37 / 37
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 315 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
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
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:
9.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.2 inches
Cargo Space:
3.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
77.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2363 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
139.6 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2127 lbs
Width:
66.1 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
120.1 inches
Wheelbase:
78.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
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:
16.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P175/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero
Blue
Laser Blu / Luce Blu / Verde Azzurro
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Granito Lucente
Green
Verde Chiaro / Verde Oliva
Orange
Rame
Red
Rosso / Rosso Brillante
Silver
Billet Argento
White
Bianco / Bianco Perla
Yellow
Giallo Moderna Perla
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Pacific Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Hot Lava
Red
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver / Black Currant Metallic / Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Yellow
Not available
Purple
Black Currant Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Nero
White
Avorio
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
