Fiat 500 Abarth (2012 – 2015) vs MINI Roadster (2011 – 2015): specs compared
The MINI Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 180 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Fiat 500 Abarth is the lighter car, from 1,035 kg against 1,120 kg. At 3,729 mm, the MINI Roadster is 71 mm longer than the Fiat 500 Abarth.
| Specification |
Fiat
500 Abarth
2012 – 2015
|
MINI
Roadster
2011 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2011 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 180 hp | 122 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 250 Nm | 160 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 7.6 s | 6.5 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 225 km/h | 192 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 L/100 km | 4.5 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,658 mm | 3,729 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,684 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,384 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,466 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 – 1,045 kg | 1,120 – 1,215 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.