2016 FIAT 500 vs FIAT 500c Comparison

2016 FIAT 500 vs FIAT 500c

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The 2016 FIAT 500 hatchback is all about sporty affordability, and the 2016 FIAT 500c takes that idea and adds a convertible top. Either way, the two cars represent a fun way to tackle your daily drive. Excellent fuel economy and true curb appeal add value to the mix.

Performance

For your daily commute, it may be hard to choose between the 500 and 500c. Both editions offer a money-saving powertrain that helps you skip the gas pump. The main powertrain for both the hatchback and convertible is a four-cylinder fuel-smart unit. With the manual transmission, the driver can get 31 mpg city*. This jumps to 40 mpg on the highway*. A six-speed automatic transmission includes an AutoStick for your driving fun. The powertrain has a special sport mode that can be activated with the push of a button. Drivers can enjoy precise control and more responsive handling. For driving enthusiasts, the 300 hatchback is offered as a Sport edition with a specially tuned suspension. High horsepower and high torque turn the 300 Turbo hatchback into a speedier ride.

Appearance

Exuding Italian style and spirit, the 500 comes in six trim levels. It has a distinctive, recognizable shape that adds to its curb appeal. The 1957 Edition is especially dressy with its white roof, white mirror caps, and 1950s-style FIAT emblem. Other editions offer a fixed glass roof or a sunroof. The Turbo has red brake calipers and high-gloss aluminum wheels with painted black pockets. Also available in 15 colors, the 500c comes in three editions and 15 exterior colors. This includes the Pop, Easy and Lounge. This Cabriolet has a power-retractable soft top that comes in your choice black or gray.

Whether you opt for the 500 hatchback or the 500c, you can choose from quite a number of interior color schemes. Many of these are exclusive to the FIAT line. The Pop editions offer four designs in black/gray, ivory/red, black/red, and gray/ivory. The Easy trim level upgrades to a premium cloth, offering a chic ivory/ivory color scheme or a sporty black/gray interior with red accents. Leather choices in red/black and brown/ivory are available on both the hatchback and convertible Lounge editions. The Lounge hatchback also offers ivory leather with ivory trim. Black/gray sports seats are a highlight of the 300 Sport hatchback edition.

Safety

FIAT, including the 500 and 500c, have high strength materials to surround the cabin. This forms a barrier between the passengers and crash force, radiating dangerous energy away from the passengers. Both cars offer a blanket of airbag protections, including a driver's knee bag. To prevent whiplash, there are active head restraints. Safer cornering is made possible by the car’s three-mode stability system. Anti-lock brakes and electronic brake redistribution helps ensure adequate traction during sudden stops. FIAT also upgrades the brakes on the speedier Turbo hatchback. Fiat puts the side mirrors to extra duty with a spotter inset to watch the blind zone.