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FIAT 500 vs Ford Focus

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2019 FIAT 500

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2018 Ford Focus

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Overview

SpecFIAT 500PopFord FocusS
Selected trimPopS
Body styleHatchbackSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20192018

Pricing & market

SpecFIAT 500PopFord FocusS
MSRP$16,245 (best)$17,950
Lowest listing price—$6,423 (best)
Median listing price—$9,856 (best)
Highest listing price—$15,717 (best)
For sale now04 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFIAT 500PopFord FocusS
Combined MPG30 MPG (best)28 MPG
City MPG28 MPG (best)25 MPG
Highway MPG33 MPG34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank10.5 gal12.4 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFIAT 500PopFord FocusS
Horsepower135 hp160 hp (best)
Torque150 lb-ft (best)146 lb-ft
Engine size1.4 L2 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFIAT 500PopFord FocusS
Seating4 seats5 seats (best)
Doors34 (best)
Cargo volume30.2 cu ft (best)13.2 cu ft
Curb weight2,505 lbs (best)2,928 lbs
Ground clearance4.5 in (best)—
Wheelbase90.6 in104.3 in (best)
Length139.6 in178.7 in (best)
Width64.1 in71.8 in (best)
Height59.8 in (best)57.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFIAT 500PopFord FocusS
NHTSA overallNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side poleNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)1 (best)7

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFIAT 500Ford Focus
1

Pop

$16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$17,950 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

C Pop

$17,740 MSRP

SE

$19,245 MSRP

3

Retro

$19,745 MSRP

SE

$20,540 MSRP

4

Lounge

$19,745 MSRP

SEL

$21,870 MSRP

5

Abarth

$20,495 MSRP

SEL

$22,070 MSRP

6

C Lounge

$21,240 MSRP

Titanium

$24,270 MSRP

7

C Retro

$21,240 MSRP

Titanium

$24,470 MSRP

8

C Abarth

$21,990 MSRP

ST

$25,170 MSRP

9

Battery Electric

$33,210 MSRP

Electric

$29,120 MSRP

10—

RS

$41,120 MSRP

Live inventory

FIAT 500 vs Ford Focus FAQ

Which is better: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Ford Focus?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2018 Ford Focus on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Ford Focus?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 FIAT 500 starts lower at $16,245. Live Ford Focus listings start at $6,423.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,245).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2018 Ford Focus leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (34).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2018 Ford Focus leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (115).
Which has better horsepower: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2018 Ford Focus leads on horsepower in this comparison (350).
Which has better seats: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Ford Focus?
The 2018 Ford Focus leads on seats in this comparison (5).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2018 Ford Focus?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: FIAT 500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Ford Focus (5/5 NHTSA overall).