What is the Abarth 500?
The Abarth 500 is a small hatchback with a sporting character, also offered as the 500C convertible. It brings Abarth’s tuning heritage to the compact Fiat 500 shape, making it well suited to city streets and drivers who enjoy a more lively feel. Founded by Carlo Abarth, the marque became known for tuned Fiat-based road and competition cars.
The 500 sits at the heart of Abarth’s range. Its first generation, identified by the 312 code, ran from 2009 to 2024 in the UK and from 2010 to 2020 in the EU. The range included petrol models and, later, electric versions.
Engines and power
The Abarth 500’s listed engine is 1.4 litres. EU power ranges from 47 kW (64 PS) to 139 kW (189 PS); UK figures run from 101 kW (137 PS) to 142 kW (193 PS). Those ranges cover different versions and specifications over the model’s life.
The 595 name became part of the 500 family, offering another sporting take on the compact car. Electric versions also joined the EU range.
How economical is the Abarth 500?
The lowest listed EU consumption is 6.8 L/100 km on the WLTP test. In the UK, the lowest listed figure is 5.8 L/100 km under NEDC. These procedures measure consumption differently, so the figures are not directly comparable.
EU registrations span 2010–2025 and include electric, petrol and other fuel categories. UK certification figures cover petrol versions from 2009 to 2018.
Where was the Abarth 500 sold?
In official EU registration figures, the Abarth 500 recorded 53,044 registrations from 2010 to 2025. UK certification figures cover petrol versions from 2009 to 2018.
Questions and answers
What body styles did the Abarth 500 come in?
It was offered as a small hatchback and as the 500C convertible.
What engine did the Abarth 500 use?
The listed engine size is 1.4 litres. Electric versions also appear in the EU fuel categories.
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 5.8 L/100 km under the UK NEDC test. The EU low is 6.8 L/100 km under WLTP.
