FIAT 500c vs. MINI Cooper Convertible
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500c and MINI Cooper Convertible 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 500c and the MINI Cooper Convertible.
When comparing the FIAT 500c's and the MINI Cooper Convertible's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500c has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The MINI Cooper Convertible has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500c's and the MINI Cooper Convertible's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500c is a better car than the MINI Cooper Convertible.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500c’s base engine makes 101 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper Convertible base engine makes 121 horsepower. The 500c is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. The Cooper Convertible is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles.This gives the FIAT 500c the advantage in fuel efficiency and the MINI Cooper Convertible the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The FIAT 500c has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The MINI Cooper Convertible has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,500
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:
$24,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,208
Price Range:
$4,785 - $12,540
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$7,553
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,528 - $10,004
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92,432
# Good or Great Deals:
8
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:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,936
# Good or Great Deals:
5
FIAT 500c Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Cooper Convertible Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500c
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 Convertible
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:
1.9
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 500c Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9MINI Cooper Convertible Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
FIAT 500c Trim Levels
GUCCI, Lounge, Pop
MINI Cooper Convertible Trim Levels
Base, John Cooper Works, S
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):
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 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):
0.042 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4250 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):
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
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
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:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.4 inches
Cargo Space:
7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
39.2 inches
Cargo Space:
6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
74.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2416 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
139.6 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2745 lbs
Width:
75.3 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
145.6 inches
Wheelbase:
97.1 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/55R16
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
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Ice Blue / Laser Blue Metallic / Lightning Blue Metallic / Reef Blue Metallic
Brown
Hot Chocolate Metallic / Iced Chocolate Metallic
Gray
Highclass Gray Metallic
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic / Laguna Green Metallic
Orange
Spice Orange Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Silver
Velvet Silver Metallic / White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Nero
White
Avorio
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Black
White
Not available
Beige
Polar Beige / Polar Beige/Carbon Black
Blue
Ice Blue/Carbon Black
Brown
Dark Truffle / Hot Chocolate
Gray
MINI Yours Soda Satellite Gray / Satellite Gray
Red
Rooster Red/Carbon Black