FIAT 500L vs. Ford EcoSport

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500L and Ford EcoSport 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 Ford EcoSport.

When comparing the FIAT 500L's and the Ford EcoSport'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, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Ford EcoSport has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500L's and the Ford EcoSport's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500L is a better car than the Ford EcoSport.

Pricing: A used 2020 FIAT 500L ranges from $10,900 to $19,008 while a used 2020 Ford EcoSport is priced between $10,995 to $19,487.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the FIAT 500L loses 43.6 percent of its value and the Ford EcoSport loses 48.8 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500L retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford EcoSport.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500L’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the Ford EcoSport base engine makes 123 horsepower. The 500L is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. The EcoSport is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles.This gives the Ford EcoSport the advantage in fuel efficiency and the FIAT 500L the advantage in maximum range. The 500L uses premium unleaded, and the EcoSport uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The FIAT 500L has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Ford EcoSport has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The FIAT 500L and Ford EcoSport are comparable in regards to rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Ford EcoSport has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.