Compare 2016 MINI Hardtop 4-Door vs FIAT 500X
Serving Ramsey, NJ, Clifton, Wayne, Hackensack and surrounding areas
The 2016 Hardtop 4-Door and the 2016 FIAT 500X. Both come from exotic automakers with a penchant for being different. MINI and FIAT have excited customers and reviewers by expanding their unique lineups to include the Hardtop 4-Door and the 500X. Both carry the unmistakable style of their respective builders and both offer a fun, stylish, and economical way to get around town with a few friends. Which small SUV is biggest on performance, features, and design?
Performance
In Edmunds testing, the MINI Cooper Hardtop showed faster acceleration and testers praised its sharp handling. The hardtop is highly responsive and has a surprisingly sporty personality. In testing the FIAT 500X, Edmunds called its automatic transmission "confused and clunky" while calling the MINI Cooper Hardtop "one of the best handling cars for the money." Its not just about sportiness, though. The MINI Cooper Hardtop provides a substantially more refined ride than its competitors, thanks in no small part to its BMW DNA. It's engaging and fun during daily driving, and handles itself remarkably well on twists and turns.
Hardtop 4-Door Specs
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Starting MSRP: |
$21,700* |
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Engine: |
1.5L turbo inline 3-cylnder |
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Horsepower: |
134 hp |
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Torque: |
162 lb-ft |
Design
The MINI is highly customizable, and customers can choose from an array of color and accessory combinations. The interior design of the Hardtop features high-end materials and superior workmanship. While the MINI Cooper Hardtop has been around for awhile, the 500X is a brand new model for the 2016 year. Take this into consideration as you decide. While getting the first run of a model is exciting, some experts warn consumers to be cautious as first-generation models are susceptible to unforeseen mechanical or design issues.
Features
The Hardtop comes with considerably more standard features than the 500X does. Just a few of the things you'll get in the entry-level MINI that you won't find in the equivalent FIAT are a cooled glovebox and leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Hardtop's six-speaker sound system fills the cabin with your favorite music and standard Bluetooth keeps you connected hands-free. The audio system in the 500X is a four speaker setup, and it does not come with Bluetooth at the base level. There are always intriguing little extras in MINI models, like the Hardtop's ambient lighting that changes color depending on the driving mode you select.
500X Easy Specs
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Starting MSRP: |
$22,610* |
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Standard Engine: |
2.4L 4-Cylinder |
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Horsepower: |
180 hp |
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Torque: |
175 lb-ft |
Edmunds says of the MINI Cooper Hardtop: "Few cars are more fun to drive or own." We agree. Come see for yourself at our MINI dealership in Ramsey, New Jersey. We'll set you up with a test drive and show you all the ways you can make the 2016 MINI Hardtop 4-Door your own.
*Starting MSRP does not include transportation fees, dealer doc fees, taxes and title fees or other dealership included fees.
**EPA estimated MPG may vary by transmission, trim and individual driving behavior.
