They called it the cutest comparo. 
2012 Fiat 500 Sport vs. 2011 Mini Cooper - Comparison Test - Car and Driver
1st Place: Mini Cooper
Highs: Surprisingly spacious and comfortable cabin, taut chassis.
Lows: Quirky ergonomics, spiky ride, a tad pricey.
The Verdict: The heart of a sports coupe in the skin of a city hatch.
2nd Place: Fiat 500
Highs: Smart price, retro chic looks, Italian breeding.
Lows: Scant headroom, drab interior, counterintuitive handling characteristics.
The Verdict: Just like a runway model in Milano: Looks outweigh performance.
2012 Fiat 500 Sport vs. 2011 Mini Cooper - Comparison Test - Car and Driver
1st Place: Mini Cooper
Highs: Surprisingly spacious and comfortable cabin, taut chassis.
Lows: Quirky ergonomics, spiky ride, a tad pricey.
The Verdict: The heart of a sports coupe in the skin of a city hatch.
2nd Place: Fiat 500
Highs: Smart price, retro chic looks, Italian breeding.
Lows: Scant headroom, drab interior, counterintuitive handling characteristics.
The Verdict: Just like a runway model in Milano: Looks outweigh performance.
