2016 Fiat 500 — Full Specifications

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36Combined MPG (UK)

1.4L 4-cylEngine

Premium GasolineFuel Type

N/AInsurance Group UK

4★NHTSA Safety

186CO₂ g/km

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The 2016 Fiat 500 is a hatchback powered by a 1.4L 4-cyl premium gasoline engine, returning around 36 mpg (UK) / 30.0 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Fiat 500 workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Full Specifications

Engine	1.4L 4-cyl
Transmission	Automatic 6-spd
Fuel Type	Premium Gasoline
Powertrain	Conventional
Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
Body Style	Hatchback
Seats	Data not available
Length	2970 mm
Width	1627 mm
Height	1325 mm
Kerb Weight	Data not available
Fuel Economy (UK)	36 combined / 34 urban / 40 extra-urban mpg
Fuel Economy (US EPA)	30.0 combined / 28.0 city / 33.0 highway mpg
CO₂ Emissions	186 g/km

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UK Running Costs

Insurance group not available — check with your insurer. At around 8,000 miles per year and 36 mpg combined, expect roughly 1010 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators. Keeping the car well maintained helps too — a decent car care kit protects resale value.

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Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

4★Overall

4★Frontal

5★Side

4★Rollover

Last updated: 12 September 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) & NHTSA snapshots 18 July 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2016 Fiat 500 have?

It's fitted with a 1.4L 4-cyl premium gasoline engine, paired with a automatic 6-spd transmission.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Fiat 500?

It returns around 36 mpg (UK) combined, or 30.0 mpg on the US EPA cycle.

Does the 2016 Fiat 500 have a good safety rating?

It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 4 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.

How many seats does the 2016 Fiat 500 have?

Seating capacity data is not available for this model year. It's classed as a hatchback.