2018 Fiat 500 L — Full Specifications
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The 2018 Fiat 500 L is an estate/wagon powered by a 1.4L 4-cyl turbo premium gasoline engine. It returns around 30 mpg (UK) / 25 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Fiat 500 L workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Related listing: see also the 2018 Fiat 500 page for the base 500 listing, which may cover additional engines and body styles.
Compared with the 2017 Fiat 500 L: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 30 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | Estate/Wagon |
| Passenger Volume (EPA) | 99 cu ft (2,803 L) |
| Luggage Volume (EPA) | 22 cu ft (623 L) |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 30 combined / 26 urban / 36 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 25 combined / 22 city / 30 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 221 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 5 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $3,300 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2018 Fiat 500 L, all with the 1.4L 4-cyl turbo engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 25 (22/30) | 221 | $3,300 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 99 cubic feet (about 2,803 litres) and luggage volume at 22 cubic feet (about 623 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.
Owner Essentials for the 2018 Fiat 500 L
Running Costs: 2018 Fiat 500 L
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2018 Fiat 500 L at 30 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,212 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $3,300 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
Convert between MPG and L/100km with the unit converters on 247QuickTools. Not sure what tyre size fits? 247TyreCheck explains tyre sizing.
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2018 Fiat 500 L Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns that include the 2018 Fiat 500 L (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Tires (1), Power train (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Tires — campaign 24V474000, reported 25 June 2024. Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Power train — campaign 19E044000, reported 3 July 2019. Risk: If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Fiat 500 L. The most-reported areas are Visibility (1), Unspecified (1), Wheels (1). That is well below the median of 16 complaints across the 5 Fiat 500 L model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2018 Fiat 500 L
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Tyres (1 recall campaign) — Check tyre age and wear and ask about any tyre recalls.
- Transmission & drivetrain (1 recall campaign) — On the test drive, watch for hesitation, jerking or slipping between gears and ask for transmission service history.
- Visibility (1 owner complaint) — Check wipers, washers and demisters work properly.
- Wheels (1 owner complaint) — Look for bent or cracked wheels and ask about any wheel recalls.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Fiat 500 L compare to similar estate/wagons? For context, estate/wagons in our database average around 34 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 30 mpg figure is 4 mpg below that average. Its 221 g/km CO₂ figure is 18 g/km higher than the 203 g/km average for estate/wagons on this site. This comparison is based on 194 estate/wagons in our dataset.
Fiat models in our database average about 35 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2018 Fiat 500 L's 30 mpg is 5 mpg below that make average. Its 221 g/km CO₂ figure is 26 g/km higher than the 195 g/km Fiat average.
Of the 7 Fiat 500 L model years we cover, the 2018 ranks 4th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (30 mpg UK combined, against a high of 34 mpg). See every Fiat 500 L year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2018 Fiat 500 L have?
It's fitted with a 1.4L 4-cyl turbo premium gasoline engine, paired with a automatic 6-spd transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Fiat 500 L?
The most efficient configuration returns around 30 mpg (UK) combined, or 25 mpg on the US EPA cycle.
How much does the 2018 Fiat 500 L cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $3,300 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2018 Fiat 500 L have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns that include the 2018 Fiat 500 L (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Tires (1), Power train (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2018 Fiat 500 L?
Among the 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Visibility (1 complaint), Unspecified (1 complaint), Wheels (1 complaint). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
How much interior and luggage space does the 2018 Fiat 500 L have?
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 99 cubic feet (about 2,803 litres) and luggage volume at 22 cubic feet (about 623 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.
Is the Fiat 500 L's fuel economy good for an estate/wagon?
It returns around 30 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 34 mpg among the estate/wagons we track.