FIAT 500 vs Kia Forte5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Kia Forte5
Overview
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pop | LX |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,245 (best) | $18,300 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 gal | 13.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 135 hp | 164 hp (best) |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 30.2 cu ft | 56.4 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,040 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,505 lbs (best) | 2,928 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 5.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 106.3 in (best) |
| Length | 139.6 in | 171.3 in (best) |
| Width | 64.1 in | 70.1 in (best) |
| Height | 59.8 in (best) | 57.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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.
| Trim | FIAT 500 | Kia Forte5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop $16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $18,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C Pop $17,740 MSRP | EX $22,200 MSRP |
| 3 | Retro $19,745 MSRP | SX $23,900 MSRP |
| 4 | Lounge $19,745 MSRP | SX $26,100 MSRP |
| 5 | Abarth $20,495 MSRP | — |
| 6 | C Lounge $21,240 MSRP | — |
| 7 | C Retro $21,240 MSRP | — |
| 8 | C Abarth $21,990 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Battery Electric $33,210 MSRP | — |
FIAT 500 vs Kia Forte5 FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Kia Forte5?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2018 Kia Forte5 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 Kia Forte5?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 FIAT 500 starts lower at $16,245.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Kia Forte5?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,245).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Kia Forte5?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Kia Forte5?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (84).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Kia Forte5?
- The 2018 Kia Forte5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).
- Which has better seats: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 Kia Forte5?
- The 2018 Kia Forte5 leads on seats in this comparison (5).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2018 Kia Forte5?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: FIAT 500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).