2016 FIAT 500 Convertible C Abarth vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

What is the main difference between 500 Convertible C Abarth and Beetle Convertible?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, modifications, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and horsepower. First of all, the 2013 Beetle Convertible has a more powerful engine than the 2016 500 Convertible C Abarth, and it gets 15.7 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 500 Convertible C Abarth has a significantly smaller body than the Beetle Convertible. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Man, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$26,695
$24,995 - $28,495
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo
2.5L Inline-5
Horsepower
Horsepower
160 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
28 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
27 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
40 MPG
23 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
64.1 in
71.2 in
Length
Length
144.4 in
168.4 in
Height
Height
59.2 in
58.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
90.6 in
99.9 - 100.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
64.3 ft2
83.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.6 in
39.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.7 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
49.4 in
55.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.8 in
37.1 - 37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.7 in
31.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
46.4 in
43.1 in

Costs

2016 FIAT 500 Convertible C Abarth

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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