FIAT vs. Ford
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from FIAT and Ford contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both FIAT and Ford cars.
When comparing the FIAT brand to the Ford brand, FIAT has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency and retained value. Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower and variety of models offered.
FIAT versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing FIAT versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. FIAT models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
FIAT versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with FIAT offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. FIAT offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Both FIAT and Ford vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, FIAT and Ford have the same towing capacity.
FIAT versus Ford: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: FIAT shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: FIAT offers only 1 hatchback. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible.
Drivetrain Options: FIAT offers 1 electric vehicle. Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.
FIAT offers 1 front-wheel-drive model. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
FIAT 500
Not Yet Available
FIAT 500
Not Yet Available
FIAT 500X
$29,348 - $34,295
FIAT 500L
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Ford Focus (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Ford EcoSport
$23,201 - $29,197
Ford EcoSport
$23,201 - $29,197
Used Car Pricing
FIAT 500
$9,590 - $20,366
FIAT 500
$9,590 - $20,366
FIAT 500X
$21,055 - $35,865
FIAT 500L
$10,900 - $19,008
Used Car Pricing
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
$6,990 - $17,633
Ford Focus (hatchback)
$6,990 - $20,588
Ford EcoSport
$15,499 - $22,999
Ford EcoSport
$15,499 - $22,999
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
FIAT 500
Not Yet Available
FIAT 500
Not Yet Available
FIAT 500X
42.7%
FIAT 500L
43.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Ford Focus (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Ford EcoSport
48.8%
Ford EcoSport
48.8%
Horsepower / Torque
FIAT 500
135 hp / 150 foot-lbs
FIAT 500
135 hp / 150 foot-lbs
FIAT 500X
177 hp / 210 foot-lbs
FIAT 500L
160 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
120 hp / 112 foot-lbs
Ford Focus (hatchback)
160 hp / 146 foot-lbs
Ford EcoSport
166 hp / 149 foot-lbs
Ford EcoSport
166 hp / 149 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
FIAT 500
28 / 33 / 30
FIAT 500
28 / 33 / 30
FIAT 500X
24 / 30 / 26
FIAT 500L
22 / 30 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
27 / 35 / 30
Ford Focus (hatchback)
24 / 34 / 28
Ford EcoSport
23 / 29 / 25
Ford EcoSport
23 / 29 / 25
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
FIAT 500
Not available
FIAT 500
Not available
FIAT 500X
Not available
FIAT 500L
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
Not available
Ford Focus (hatchback)
Not available
Ford EcoSport
Not available
Ford EcoSport
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
FIAT 500
Not available
FIAT 500
Not available
FIAT 500X
Not available
FIAT 500L
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
Not available
Ford Focus (hatchback)
Not available
Ford EcoSport
Not available
Ford EcoSport
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
FIAT 500
Not available
FIAT 500
Not available
FIAT 500X
Not available
FIAT 500L
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
Not available
Ford Focus (hatchback)
Not available
Ford EcoSport
7.0 / 10
Ford EcoSport
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
FIAT 500
Not available
FIAT 500
Not available
FIAT 500X
8.3 / 10
FIAT 500L
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
Not available
Ford Focus (hatchback)
Not available
Ford EcoSport
7.9 / 10
Ford EcoSport
7.9 / 10
