Fiat 500
The Fiat 500 is a subcompact hatchback that relies on its Italian styling and tiny size to appeal to fashion-conscious fans of frugal driving. The Fiat 500 is ostensibly a four-seater, but does much better with two passengers inside its small cabin. Available in both coupe and convertible body styles, the base 500 is motivated by a 101 horsepower, 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that also generates 98 lb-ft of torque, and it features the choice between either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Also available in Abarth trim with 160 horsepower and very interesting performance characteristics. New for 2013 is the 500 Turbo with 135 horsepower.
Fiat 500
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$15,995 |
Fees | CA$1,695 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$301/month |
Powertrain | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Hatchback |
Category | N/A |
Assembly | N/A |
Generation | N/A |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 6.4 L/100km |
Highway | 4.9 L/100km |
Combined | 5.7 L/100km |
CO₂ emissions | 131 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | optional |
GPS | optional |
Infotainment | |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Sirius XM | optional |
Bluetooth audio | optional |
Premium audio system | optional |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Turning diameter | 9 m (31′) |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | 185/55R15 |
Rear tires | 185/55R15 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 4 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 3,546 mm (140″) |
Width | 1,628 mm (64″) |
Height | 1,519 mm (60″) |
Wheelbase | 2,301 mm (91″) |
Front track | 1,407 mm (55″) |
Rear track | 1,397 mm (55″) |
Weight | 1,072 kg (2,363 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 4 |
Trunk | 269 l |
Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | N/A |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 7/10 |
Safety | 7/10 |
Interior | 7/10 |
Reliability | 2/10 |
Winter driving | 6/10 |
Comfort | 7/10 |
Average | 60%(view ratings) |