Fiat 500 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Fiat 500 | |||
| 2007 | +11% | +16% | ||
| Show all years | ||||
| 2008 | +12% | +16% | ||
| 2009 | +14% | +16% | ||
| 2010 | +16% | +20% | ||
| 2011 | +19% | +27% | ||
| 2012 | +21% | +28% | ||
| 2013 | +23% | +28% | ||
| 2014 | +26% | +28% | ||
| 2015 | +27% | +37% | ||
| 2016 | +28% | +44% | ||
| 2017 | +28% | +44% | ||
| 2018 | +28% | +45% | ||
| 2019 | +27% | +45% | ||
| 2020 | +27% | +45% | ||
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Fiat 500.
Fiat 500 2015 3 doors hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 49.9 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 38.4 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +45% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Fiat 500 2015 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Fiat 500 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Fiat 500 fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 0.9 petrol engine and manual transmission (Fiat 500 2015 0.9 85 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Fiat 500 with 0.9 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Fiat 500 2015 0.9 85 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2015 0.9 85 HP manual | 61.9 MPG 3.8 l/100km |
40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km+53% |
| Fiat 500 2015 0.9 85 HP automatic | 61.9 MPG 3.8 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+61% |
| Fiat 500 2015 0.9 105 HP manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+50% |
| 1.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2015 1.2 69 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+32% |
| Fiat 500 2015 1.2 69 HP automatic | 49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+29% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2015 1.4 100 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
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| Fiat 500 2015 1.4 100 HP automatic | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
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Fiat 500 2012 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 43.2 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +36% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 55.6 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Fiat 500 2012 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 5% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Fiat 500 fuel economy is slightly worse than average. Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Fiat 500 with 1.2 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Fiat 500 2013 1.2 L 1.3 MultiJet 85 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2012 0.9 L TwinAir Turbo 105 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+36% |
| 1.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2012 1.2 L 1.3 MultiJet 85 HP manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
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| Fiat 500 2013 1.2 L 1.3 MultiJet 85 HP automatic | 58.8 MPG 4.0 l/100km |
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| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2012 L 1.4 95 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
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| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2012 L 1.6 MultiJet 105 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
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Fiat 500 2010 cabrio fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +28% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2010 1.2 69 HP automatic | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+28% |
Fiat 500 2007 3 doors hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 45.5 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 36.9 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +26% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +21% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2011 0.9 TWIN AIR 85 HP manual | 57.4 MPG 4.1 l/100km |
39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+46% |
| 1.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2007 1.2 69 HP manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+22% |
| 1.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2010 1.2 1.3 Multijet 16V 75 HP manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km+21% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Fiat 500 2007 1.4 100 HP manual | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+10% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.