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Overall Comparison, FIAT 500 vs Mini Cooper

The FIAT 500 base price MSRP is $4600 less (-23%) than the base BMW Mini MSRP.
The FIAT's 34.8 ft turning radius is 3 feet tighter than the Mini's 38 ft.
The FIAT has 7 airbags standard while Mini has only 6. FIAT includes driver's knee airbag.
The FIAT has Bi-Halogen headlights with daytime running lights
The FIAT has 14 exterior colors (two have extra cost) whereas Mini has 7 out of 10 colors that are $500 extra
The FIAT 500 has 6.5 cubic feet more trunk space than the Mini's 5.7 Cubic feet.
The FIAT electric sunroof is an $850 option but the Mini sunroof potion costs $1000!
The FIAT has more rear seat leg room than a Mini!
The FIAT Lounge has a fixed glass sunroom standard and the Mini has no such thing!
The FIAT has a quieter DBA noise level at idle and at speed on the road

The FIAT is taller overall with more upright seating position for better road view
The FIAT base weight is 352 pounds less than the Mini's base weight
The FIAT's maximum passenger/cargo capacity is 970 lbs., 154 lbs. more than Mini's 816 lbs.
FIAT has traction control standard. It's an option on base Mini for $250.
FIAT has lower insurance rates than the Mini yet the same warranty; 4 years, 50K miles
The FIAT gear shifter is closer at hand than the Mini with a very short throw
The FIAT has "Eco-Drive, " a download computer application to review actual driving habits.
The FIAT includes an air compressor for tires as standard equipment
The FIAT does not require premium Fuel but all Mini's require at least 91 octane
The FIAT has patented Multi-air Valve technology, unavailable on the Mini

The FIAT Pop, Sport & Lounge all have a stainless steel exhaust system standard
Fog lights FIAT Sport & Lounge are standard. Fog lights for base Mini cost $250.
FIAT has a standard theft alarm, but it's a $500 option on BMW Mini
FIAT parts prices compare lower in price than BMW Mini parts
The FIAT BOSE audio has amps under the front passenger seat, out of the way
FIAT's doors automatically lock at 12 MPH+. Mini's have no speed related device
The FIAT has lower emissions than the Mini as well as lowest in class.
FIAT's ground clearance is 4.1 inches; the Mini's ground clearance is 5.5"
FIAT parts prices compare lower in price than BMW Mini parts.
The FIAT manual gets better mileage; the FIAT 30/38 MPG vs Mini 28/37 MPG

FIAT vs Mini