In this video we have a battle between two of the best small hot hatches on the market. Mini cooper s vs fiat abarth 595 competizione youtube. Once on boost, the little fiat is plenty powerful, but it lacks that extra oomph of the cooper s. The 2014 fiat 500l is a vehicle that provides additional power leveraging the.
Mini and fiat are typically known for creating tiny cars that are built to handle maneuvering and parking in crowded cities. Turbo track terrors fiat 500 abarth vs chevy sonic ltz. May 27, 2014 we pit a 2014 fiat 500 abarth and a 2014 mini cooper s against each other in automobile magazines standing mile. I take a no commentary pov morning drive in a 2012 fiat 500 abarth 5speed. That same suspension system is harder to package also, making the amount of room in the car vs the overall size of the car worse in the mini than the 500. Golf gti in a heartbeat over the mini cooper and abarth. However, there is a bit of turbo lag right when you hit the gas. The newfor2014 fiat 500l is powered by a fourcylinder turbocharged engine that puts out 160 horsepower. Fiats performanceoriented abarth model comes in 500 hatchback and 500c softtop form, and it competes with sporty models like the mini cooper s. The 500 abarth has arrived in the uk, and in esseesse form it packs 158bhp.
Fiat 500 abarth owners, how reliable and practical has your. Two men, john cooper of england and karl abarth of austrialater. Tiny turbo track terrors we take the 2012 chevrolet sonic ltz, 2012 mini cooper s coupe and 2012 fiat 500 abarth to the track to see which turbo wins the day. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of. Editors jason kavanagh and mike monticello debate the merits of each subcompact, including their. Today, the mini cooper and fiat abarth reunite again, with mini cooper roots coming from. The new mini is lightyears ahead technologywise than the fiat, and feels much more modern than the fiat 500 that has, lets face it, 10 year old body and technology. I test drove a standard fiat 500 and was not impressed. Compare cooper and abarth 595 prices, mileage, features, specs, colours and much more. The standard second generation mini interior is far superior.
The mini cooper range offers more body styles and engine choices than. I havent driven an abarth and it may well be better than the cooper s but the chassis would need to be a lot. The perky and playful mini cooper, last redesigned for 2014, gets a handful of new. The perky and playful mini cooper, last redesigned for 2014, gets a handful of new options and features for 2020. Turbo track terrors fiat 500 abarth vs chevy sonic ltz vs. We have 121 fiat 500 abarth vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 48 1owner cars, and 1 personal use cars. The 2015 mini cooper s roadster and 2015 fiat 500 abarth cabriolet may be fun to drive, but are they dependable. Theyre both small, frontwheeldrive hatchbacks with unique and deliberate retro styling. I saw abarth 595c turismo on metropolitan highway in tokyo this week. In this comparison test, the fiat 500 versus the mini cooper.
Used fiat 500 used mini inventory contact us if youre a newark driver in the market for a subcompact car for less, then its worth checking out the used mini cooper from richard catena auto wholesalers. View and download fiat 500 abarth user manual online. Fiat 500 vs mini cooper its not the height that makes the mini handle well, its the much more expensive to make suspension system, which is more accomplished than a lot of larger cars. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. A battle of european legends minicoopersvsfiat500cabarth3657. This sporty subcompact competes against cars like the honda civic, vol. The 2014 fiat 500l is a larger, fourdoor version of the original 500 which, in just its second model year since the companys u. If youre willing to go small, the 2014 fiat 500 is one of the most stylish ways to do itand the abarth. Fiat 500 abarth owners, how reliable and practical has. The 2014 fiat 500 is a twodoor subcompact hatchback that competes with the mini cooper, scion iq and smart fortwo. Fiat abarth vs mini cooper s on twisty road youtube. Looking for an iconic small car but wanting some space to allow you to move inside it, youre bound to end up facing this comparison.
Compare specs 20 fiat 500c abarth 20 fiat 500c abarth vs 20 mini cooper s 20 mini cooper s vehicle 20 fiat 500c abarth advantage 20 mini cooper s engine 1. Autocar recently spent some time back to back with the f56 mini jcw and the fiat 500 abarth 595. Mini cooper s vs fiat 500c abarth mini cooper forum. Over the years, both brands have grown in size, and currently, the largest models in the fiat and mini lineups are the countryman and 500x, respectively. The 2014 fiat 500 abarth and abarth cabrio feature the trackproven 1. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. The 2014 mini countryman is an ideal representation of what makes mini vehicles so popular among their fans. Following the success of the modern mini, now controlled by bmw, it came as no surprise that the bosses at fiat decided to have a go at a similar concept this resulted in the launch of a retrolook but allnew. Fiat 500l vs mini cooper countryman comparison test. The fiat 500 felt more communicative than the second generation mini, but it too suffers from a lack of a sense of speed. Shifting the sixspeed manual as quickly as possible yielded a zeroto60 time of 6.
Its available in pop, sport, lounge, turbo and abarth trim levels. Apr 24, 20 looking for an iconic small car but wanting some space to allow you to move inside it, youre bound to end up facing this comparison. Fiat 500 vs mini cooper guys, with the petrol prices rising and my car returning 33 mpg at best with the ac on, i am thinking of trading in my fiat for the new mini one d. Youre looking at the best place to talk about the mini cooper with other owners of the mini f56 to discuss mods, problems and share tuning tips.
The fiat 500 is hip, happening and a musthave for styleconscious city dwellers. Cooper, from great britain, and abarth, an austrian who later moved to italy, both gained prominence as racing drivers and car builders, the latter more so with his rear engine formula cars and abarth with his souped up little fiat 500s and motorcycles. Abarth 595c v mini cooper s v renault clio rs 200 whichcar. Mini cooper vs fiat abarth 595 comparison at carwale. Going into the race, the 2014 mini cooper s has a power advantage over the spunky fiat 500 abarth. After a full redesign for 2014, the cooper has two major changes for 2015.
Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Third generation minis are rumoured to come out in 20 or 2014, and it may be designated the f56. May 28, 2014 going into the race, the 2014 mini cooper s has a power advantage over the spunky fiat 500 abarth. Not as pricey as a mini cooper, but far more fun than a toyota yaris or honda fit, the 500 serves up a big dose of. The 2014 fiat 500l is a vehicle that provides additional power leveraging the powertrain cues from the 500 abarth model lineup. The 2015 mini cooper s type f56 takes it up against the 2014 fiat abarth 595 competizione. Its the same peppy engine used in the performance fiat 500 abarth, and it mostly gets the wagon moving with enthusiasm. Small controls, highquality materials, and tracktested heritage, built into a car.
If youre looking for a cityfriendly hatchback with standout styling and notable performance, the 2015 fiat 500 and the 2015 mini cooper are undoubtedly on your. Jan 02, 2014 a battle of european legends subscribe. The original fiat 500, often called the cinquecento 500 in italian was a tiny car that was a large hit when introduced in 1957, so it remained on the market for close to 20 years. Finally, heated mirrors and automatic climate control are now standard on all mini cooper models. This sporty subcompact competes against cars like the honda. We pit a 2014 fiat 500 abarth and a 2014 mini cooper s against each other in automobile magazines standing mile. Apr 19, 2012 tiny turbo track terrors we take the 2012 chevrolet sonic ltz, 2012 mini cooper s coupe and 2012 fiat 500 abarth to the track to see which turbo wins the day. Like its lesser fiat 500badged kin, the 2014 update is essentially a. Abarth 595 competizionemini cooper speugeot 208 gtirenault clio r.
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