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.
In comparing the FIAT 500L's and the Ford EcoSport's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500L has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Ford EcoSport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and 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 $13,999 to $20,697 while a used 2020 Ford EcoSport is priced between $13,918 to $21,496.
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 Ford EcoSport loses 41.6 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500L retains 3.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford EcoSport.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the FIAT 500L is 7.6 out of 10 while the Ford EcoSport's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the FIAT 500L being ranked 34 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Ford EcoSport being ranked 13 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the FIAT 500L is 7.0 out of 10. For the Ford EcoSport the reliability rating is 5.8 out of 10. This gives the FIAT 500L an advantage in reliability compared to 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, 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, and cargo space. The Ford EcoSport, a crossover/subcompact SUV, 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.
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:
$19,995
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:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,206
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,639
Price Range:
$13,918 - $21,496
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,301 - $24,775
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
604
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60,795
# Good or Great Deals:
229
FIAT 500L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford EcoSport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
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 Ford EcoSport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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:
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:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.4
FIAT 500L Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
16 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
32 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
39 out of / 43Ford EcoSport Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
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58 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
Ford EcoSport Trim Levels
S, SE, SES, Titanium
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 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:
3 out of 5 Stars
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:
123 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 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 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 29 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 394 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:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
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:
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:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
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:
Standard
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:
Available
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:
Available
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 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:
3020 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
161.3 inches
Wheelbase:
99.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 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:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Blue Denim / Blue Tornado
Brown
Bronzo Metallizato
Gray
Grigio Chiaro / Grigio Scuro
Red
Rosso
White
Bianco
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Lightning Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Smoke
Red
Race Red
White
Diamond White
Silver
Moondust Silver
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Warm Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Medium Stone
