MINI Convertible vs. FIAT 500c
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Convertible and FIAT 500c 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 MINI Convertible and the FIAT 500c.
When we compare the MINI Convertible's and the FIAT 500c's specifications and ratings, the MINI Convertible has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The FIAT 500c 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. Based on this comparison of the MINI Convertible's and the FIAT 500c's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500c is a better car than the MINI Convertible.
Pricing: A used 2019 MINI Convertible ranges from $17,108 to $29,499 while a used 2019 FIAT 500c is priced between $14,553 to $23,655.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the MINI Convertible loses 34.5 percent of its value and the FIAT 500c loses 30.8 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500c retains 3.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the MINI Convertible.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the MINI Convertible is 8.0 out of 10 while the FIAT 500c's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the MINI Convertible being ranked 2 out of 9 Best Convertibles and the FIAT 500c being ranked 3 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the MINI Convertible is 7.6 out of 10. For the FIAT 500c the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the MINI Convertible a slight advantage in reliability compared to the FIAT 500c.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Convertible’s base engine makes 134 horsepower, and the FIAT 500c base engine makes 135 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the FIAT 500c has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The MINI Convertible has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,553
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,460 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,553
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,460 - $26,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,822
Price Range:
$17,108 - $29,499
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,389
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,778 - $30,722
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
64
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
49,842
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,633
Price Range:
$14,553 - $23,655
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,389
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,778 - $30,722
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30,221
# Good or Great Deals:
0
MINI Convertible Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
FIAT 500c Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Convertible
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500c
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 13.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 13.1
MINI Convertible Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9FIAT 500c Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
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3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
MINI Convertible Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works
FIAT 500c Trim Levels
Abarth, Lounge, Pop, Retro
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:
134 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
135 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
325 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
39.7 inches
Cargo Space:
5.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.3 cubic feet
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:
5.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2855 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
151.1 inches
Wheelbase:
98.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2505 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
144.4 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
175/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/45R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Caribbean Aqua Metallic / Electric Blue Metallic / MINI Yours Lapisluxury Blue / Starlight Blue Metallic
Gray
Moonwalk Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic
Orange
Solaris Orange Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Silver
Melting Silver Metallic / White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Exterior Colors
Black
Vesuvio Black Pearl
Blue
Laser Blue Metallic / Mezzanotte Blue Pearl
Gray
Colosseo Gray / Granito Gray
Green
Oliva Green Pearl
Orange
Luminosa Orange
Red
Brillante Red
Silver
Pompei Silver
White
Bianco White Ice / Perla White Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black Pearl / Carbon Black
Brown
Malt Brown
Gray
Satellite Grey
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Nero
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
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