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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$18,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,695 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$357/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 |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| 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 | 195/45R16 |
| Rear tires | 195/45R16 |
| 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) |