FIAT 500 vs. Smart fortwo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500 and Smart fortwo 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 Smart fortwo.
When we compare the FIAT 500's and the Smart fortwo's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The FIAT 500 and Smart fortwo have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500's and the Smart fortwo's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 is a better car than the Smart fortwo.
Pricing: A used 2017 FIAT 500 ranges from $7,974 to $18,802 while a used 2017 Smart fortwo is priced between $8,929 to $15,957.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500’s base engine makes 101 horsepower, and the Smart fortwo base engine makes 89 horsepower. Both the 500 and the fortwo are rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 399 and 339 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
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:
$14,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,851
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,293
Price Range:
$7,974 - $18,802
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$13,123
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,379 - $22,885
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
50,484
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,664
Price Range:
$8,929 - $15,957
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
49,423
# Good or Great Deals:
4
FIAT 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Smart fortwo 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):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Smart fortwo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
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 / 43Smart fortwo Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
FIAT 500 Trim Levels
Abarth, Lounge, Pop
Smart fortwo Trim Levels
Not yet available
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 / 50000 miles
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:
5 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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:
89 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
100 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 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 / 38 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 399 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
0.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 39 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 339 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
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
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
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:
84.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
48 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2366 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
139.6 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
1984 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
61.2 inches
Length:
106.1 inches
Wheelbase:
73.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
185/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
155/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Puro
Blue
Celeste Blu / Laser Blu
Gray
Granito Lucente / Grigio Cenre / Rhino Clear Coat
Green
Latte Menta / Verde Chiaro / Verde Oliva
Orange
Spitfire Orange
Red
Rosso
Silver
Billet Argento
White
Bianco / Bianco Perla Tri-Coat
Yellow
Giallo Moderna Perla
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Titania Grey Matte
Green
Not available
Orange
Lava Orange Metallic
Red
Red
Silver
Cool Silver Metallic
White
Moon White Matte / White
Yellow
Black-to-Yellow Metallic
Brown
Hazel Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Nero
White
Avorio
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
