FIAT 500L vs. FIAT 500X
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500L and FIAT 500X 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 500L and the FIAT 500X.
In comparing the FIAT 500L's and the FIAT 500X's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500L has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The FIAT 500X has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500L's and the FIAT 500X's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500L is a better car than the FIAT 500X.
Pricing: A used 2020 FIAT 500L ranges from $13,999 to $20,697 while a used 2020 FIAT 500X is priced between $16,535 to $22,600.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the FIAT 500L loses 37.7 percent of its value and the FIAT 500X loses 36.3 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500X retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the FIAT 500L.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the FIAT 500L is 7.6 out of 10 while the FIAT 500X's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the FIAT 500L being ranked 34 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the FIAT 500X being ranked 10 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the FIAT 500L is 7.0 out of 10. For the FIAT 500X the reliability rating is 6.9 out of 10. This gives the FIAT 500L a slight advantage in reliability compared to the FIAT 500X.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500L’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the FIAT 500X base engine makes 177 horsepower. The 500L is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. The 500X is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 381 miles.This gives the FIAT 500X the advantage in fuel efficiency and the FIAT 500L the advantage in maximum range. The 500L uses premium unleaded, and the 500X uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The FIAT 500L, a compact car, 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 500X, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$20,870
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$14,995 - $28,595
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,350 - $28,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,197
Price Range:
$13,999 - $20,697
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$20,060
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$12,327 - $29,211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53,557
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,639
Price Range:
$16,535 - $22,600
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,301 - $24,775
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,762
# Good or Great Deals:
3
FIAT 500L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
FIAT 500X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
6.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
6.1 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500X
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8 - 10
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.4
FIAT 500L Rankings
Ranking
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39 out of / 43FIAT 500X Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
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18 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
27 out of / 59Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
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65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
FIAT 500L Trim Levels
Lounge, Pop, Trekking, Urbana
FIAT 500X Trim Levels
Pop, Sport, Trekking, Trekking Plus
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:
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:
160 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
177 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
210 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 381 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
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:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
22.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
32.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3254 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
167 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3305 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
63.7 inches
Length:
167.2 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Blue Denim / Blue Tornado
Brown
Bronzo Metallizato
Gray
Grigio Chiaro / Grigio Scuro
Red
Rosso
White
Bianco
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Blu Venezia / Blue Sky Metallic / Italia Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Grigio Argento / Grigio Moda
Red
Passione Red / Rovente Red
White
Bianco Gelato
Beige
Beige Cappuccino Clear Coat
Green
Vibrante Green Metallic
Orange
Arancio
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Warm Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
