Is the 2022 FIAT 500X a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 34.8 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 63.7 in. Class middle half 64.6 to 69.9 in.
- Off-road: 7.9 in clearance. Top 66% of 154.
- Price: 6% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 9 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.9 in, top 66% |
| Worth the money | No | 6% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 9 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 500X a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 14.1 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | No |
Is the 500X a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,965 | Median $41,500 | 163 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | Yes |
| Length | 167.2 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.3 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 500X a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 27% of 149
Is the 500X a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.9 in clearance, 63.7 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.3 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 500X a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.9 in clearance. Top 66% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Pop AWD, 7.9 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 500X worth the money?
No. Priced 6% above cars like it.
- Price, Pop AWD
- $27,965
- Predicted price
- $26,485
- Gap
- +$1,480 (+6%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 500X a good buy?
No. 9 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500X Pop AWD | $27,965 | 12.3 cents | 39.8 cu ft | 177 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson SE FWD | $25,800 | 11.0 cents | 80.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Hyundai Kona N Line FWD | $25,850 | 10.0 cents | 45.8 cu ft | 195 hp |
| Subaru Forester AWD | $25,895 | 11.0 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 182 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $26,800 | 10.7 cents | 75.8 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $26,975 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Nissan Rogue FWD S | $27,150 | 9.7 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Ford Escape S FWD | $27,185 | 10.7 cents | 65.4 cu ft | 181 hp |
| Subaru Crosstrek Sport CVT AWD | $27,495 | 11.0 cents | 55.3 cu ft | 182 hp |
Compared with 1,124 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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