FIAT 500 vs Volkswagen Beetle
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
Overview
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen Beetle2.0T S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pop | 2.0T S |
| 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 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen Beetle2.0T S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,245 (best) | $20,895 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen Beetle2.0T S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| City MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG | 33 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 gal | 14.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen Beetle2.0T S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 135 hp | 174 hp (best) |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen Beetle2.0T S |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Cargo volume | 30.2 cu ft (best) | 29.9 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 705 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,505 lbs (best) | 3,045 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 5.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 100.1 in (best) |
| Length | 139.6 in | 168.8 in (best) |
| Width | 64.1 in | 71.9 in (best) |
| Height | 59.8 in (best) | 58.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Volkswagen Beetle2.0T S |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop $16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 2.0T S $20,895 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C Pop $17,740 MSRP | 2.0T S $25,995 MSRP |
| 3 | Retro $19,745 MSRP | 2.0T Final Edition SE $23,045 MSRP |
| 4 | Lounge $19,745 MSRP | 2.0T Final Edition SE $27,295 MSRP |
| 5 | Abarth $20,495 MSRP | 2.0T SE $24,395 MSRP |
| 6 | C Lounge $21,240 MSRP | 2.0T SE $28,395 MSRP |
| 7 | C Retro $21,240 MSRP | 2.0T Final Edition SEL $25,995 MSRP |
| 8 | C Abarth $21,990 MSRP | 2.0T Final Edition SEL $29,995 MSRP |
| 9 | Battery Electric $33,210 MSRP | — |