Diesel, electric and petrol · 1961–2026

Fiat 500

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Fiat 500. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 4.4 L/100km: 65 mpg UK, 54 mpg US.

Fiat 500 in white
Fuel use
4.4 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
65 mpg
US mpg
54 mpg
On a full tank
803 km
35 L tank

What a 500 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$12.82 per 100 km$1,410
Australia$2.41/L petrol$10.51 per 100 km$1,166
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£12.24 per 100 miles£857
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.07 per 100 miles$1,089

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the 500 ranks

Fiat 500, 2022

Specs for the 2022 Fiat 500 1.0 Mild Hybrid 70 hp, 6-speed manual hatchback (UK); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,571 mm
Width
1,627 mm
Height
1,488 mm
Wheelbase
2,300 mm
Turning circle
9.3 m
Kerb weight
980 kg
Boot
185 L
Towing (braked)
800 kg
Towing (unbraked)
400 kg

Engine

Engine
1.0 L 3-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
52 kW
Torque
90 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual
0–100 km/h
13.8 s
Top speed
167 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.6 L/100km
CO₂
106 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
35 L

312 generation, 2021

Specs for the 2021 Fiat 500 1.0 Hybrid, 3-door hatchback, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
312 generation
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,571 mm
Width
1,627 mm
Height
1,488 mm
Wheelbase
2,300 mm
Kerb weight
980 kg
Boot
185 L
Towing (braked)
800 kg
Towing (unbraked)
400 kg

Engine

Engine
1.0 L 3-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
51 kW
Torque
92 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual
0–100 km/h
13.8 s
Top speed
167 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5 L/100km
CO₂
114 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6D Final
Fuel tank
35 L

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★☆☆

Second generation (Type 312), 2017

Specs for the 2017 Fiat 500 1.2 Pop, 3-door hatchback, 5-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
Second generation (Type 312)
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,571 mm
Width
1,627 mm
Height
1,488 mm
Wheelbase
2,300 mm
Kerb weight
865 kg
Boot
185 L
Towing (braked)
800 kg
Towing (unbraked)
400 kg

Engine

Engine
1.2 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
51 kW
Torque
102 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual
0–100 km/h
12.9 s
Top speed
159 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.7 L/100km
CO₂
110 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
35 L

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★☆☆
Euro NCAP tested
2017

Type 312, 2007–2027

Specs for the 1.2 Pop; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
Type 312
Built
2007-2027
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,546 mm
Width
1,627 mm
Height
1,488 mm
Wheelbase
2,300 mm
Kerb weight
940 kg
Boot
185 L

Engine

Engine
1.2 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
51 kW
Torque
102 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.1 L/100km
CO₂
119 g/km
Fuel tank
35 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2008
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2007
Airbags
7

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol4.4 L/100km65 mpg54 mpg—
2025Petrol4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2024Petrol4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2023Petrol4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2022Petrol4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2021Petrol4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2020Petrol5.8 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2019Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2018Petrol5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2017Petrol6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2016Petrol6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2015Petrol5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2014Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2013Petrol5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2012Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2011Petrol6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2010Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2009Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2009Diesel4.2 L/100km67 mpg56 mpg—
2008Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2008Diesel4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—

Fiat 500 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Fiat 500?

The 2026 Fiat 500 uses 4.4 L/100km by its official figures: 65 mpg in UK gallons and 54 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Fiat 500 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,410 in New Zealand, $1,166 in Australia, £857 in United Kingdom, $1,089 in United States.

How far does a Fiat 500 go on a full tank?

About 803 km (499 miles) from its 35 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Fiat 500 tow?

800 kg braked, for the 2022 Fiat 500 1.0 Mild Hybrid 70 hp, 6-speed manual hatchback (UK).

How big is the Fiat 500's boot?

185 L, for the 2022 Fiat 500 1.0 Mild Hybrid 70 hp, 6-speed manual hatchback (UK).

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