Fiat 500 500
The Fiat 500 500 (2012–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: Type 312 · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 3,550–3,570 mm RDW | 3,550–3,670 mm TC | 3,546 mm |
| Width | 1,630 mm RDW | 1,630 mm TC | 1,627 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm RDW | 1,500–1,520 mm TC | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm RDW | 2,300 mm TC | 2,300 mm |
| Front track | 1,407–1,415 mm ASTRA | 1,410–1,420 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,397–1,408 mm ASTRA | 1,400–1,410 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,068–1,130 kg TC | 865–1,149 kg |
| Mass in running order | 940–1,045 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,305–1,385 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 800 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 400–470 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 198 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,039–2,152 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 160–182 km/h RDW | – | – |
| 0–100 km/h | – | – | 14.7 s |
| Torque | 102–230 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
| Electric | |||
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | – | 135–140 km EPA | – |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 4.0 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/45R16, 185/55R15, 175/65R14
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012: ★★★☆☆ · 2013–2017: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 79.4% (79.2–79.6) | 86.4% | 109,895 |
| 9–12 years | 74.3% (74.2–74.5) | 77.9% | 344,594 |
| 13 years and older | 66.2% (65.9–66.4) | 69.2% | 144,372 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 45.1% | 28.1% |
| Tyres | 34.1% | 30.7% |
| Brakes | 24.8% | 28.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 16.8% | 18.6% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 15.3% | 9.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% | 9.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
856 complaints for model years 2012–2018. 52 crashes · 16 fires · 40 injuries
- Transmission and drivetrain 385
- Electrical system 157
- Engine 115
- Airbags 53
- Fuel system 50
- Steering 37
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 6 versions of the Fiat 500 500
United States 4 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2019 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | Front-wheel drive | 112–116 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 135–140 km |
| 2012–2019 | 1.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30–34 MPG (6.9–7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 164–186 g/km | – |
| 2012–2019 | 1.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27–29 MPG (8.1–8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 186–203 g/km | – |
| 2012Cabrio model | 1.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km | – |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2019Minicompact | 1.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8–7.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 156–186 g/km |
| 2012–2019Minicompact | 1.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 179–203 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.