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FIAT 500 vs Hyundai Veloster

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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2021 Hyundai Veloster

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Overview

SpecFIAT 500PopHyundai Veloster2
Selected trimPop2
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manual6-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20192021

Pricing & market

SpecFIAT 500PopHyundai Veloster2
MSRP$16,245 (best)$18,900
Lowest listing price—$6,898 (best)
Median listing price—$15,000 (best)
Highest listing price—$17,291 (best)
For sale now03 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFIAT 500PopHyundai Veloster2
Combined MPG30 MPG (best)28 MPG
City MPG28 MPG (best)25 MPG
Highway MPG33 MPG33 MPG
Fuel tank10.5 gal13.2 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFIAT 500PopHyundai Veloster2
Horsepower135 hp147 hp (best)
Torque150 lb-ft (best)132 lb-ft
Engine size1.4 L2 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFIAT 500PopHyundai Veloster2
Seating4 seats4 seats
Doors34 (best)
Cargo volume30.2 cu ft44.5 cu ft (best)
Payload—1,047 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,505 lbs (best)2,701 lbs
Ground clearance4.5 in (best)—
Wheelbase90.6 in104.3 in (best)
Length139.6 in166.9 in (best)
Width64.1 in70.9 in (best)
Height59.8 in (best)55.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFIAT 500PopHyundai Veloster2
NHTSA overallNot Rated—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)Not Rated—
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated—
Side poleNot Rated—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)11

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 500Hyundai Veloster
1

Pop

$16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

$18,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

C Pop

$17,740 MSRP

2

$19,900 MSRP

3

Retro

$19,745 MSRP

2.0 Premium

$23,100 MSRP

4

Lounge

$19,745 MSRP

Turbo R-Spec

$23,450 MSRP

5

Abarth

$20,495 MSRP

Turbo

$25,750 MSRP

6

C Lounge

$21,240 MSRP

Turbo Ultimate

$28,450 MSRP

7

C Retro

$21,240 MSRP

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8

C Abarth

$21,990 MSRP

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9

Battery Electric

$33,210 MSRP

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FIAT 500 vs Hyundai Veloster FAQ

Which is better: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2021 Hyundai Veloster 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 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 FIAT 500 starts lower at $16,245. Live Hyundai Veloster listings start at $6,898.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,245).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (84).
Which has better horsepower: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: FIAT 500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).