Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible |
Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 90.6 in |
Length | 139.6 in | 139.6 in |
Width | 64.1 in | 64.1 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 59.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2452 lb. | 2510 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 49.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 47.9 in | 47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.4 in | 46.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.6 in | 42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.1 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 |
2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |
Trim | Pop | Sport | Lounge | Turbo | Abarth | e |
Standard Engine | 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 101 hp@6500 98 lb-ft@4000 | 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 101 hp@6500 98 lb-ft@4000 | 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 101 hp@6500 98 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 | Electric 111 hp 147 lb-ft |
Optional Engine(s) |   |   |   |   | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 1-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 185/55HR15 tires | 195/45HR16 tires | 185/55HR15 tires | 195/45HR16 tires | 195/45HR16 tires | 185/55HR15 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   |   |   | 205/40WR17 tires |   |
Trim | Pop | Lounge | Abarth |
Standard Engine | 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 101 hp@6500 98 lb-ft@4000 | 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 101 hp@6500 98 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
Optional Engine(s) |   |   | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 185/55HR15 tires | 185/55HR15 tires | 195/45HR16 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 205/40WR17 tires |
2015 Fiat 500 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am now on my third Fiat 500, the first being a Sport, the second was a T (135 hp Turbo) and now the 160 hp Abarth. I have now driven Fiat 500s for a combined total of 64,000 miles (I have a hefty commute) plus we have another 500 Sport with 15000 miles. Total repairs for all 3? One or two, I can't remember. The repair(s) were nothing serious. All have been very reliable, just needing routine maintenance. To say I love the Abarth would be an understatement. The sound of the free flow exhaust is intoxicating. The power in such a small, light car makes it quite entertaining to drive (0-60 time has been reported as 6.5 seconds. The brakes work well, not as well as a Mini Cooper S I once owned, but I haven't had to do any brake work at all on any of my Fiats. The Mini Cooper needed brake pads at 30,000 miles. Steering is very tight and precise. The steering is far more precise on the Abarth than the lower models. It is a trade off however, as the turning circle is much wider than the lower models in the 500 range: turns often require 3 points in the Abarth that the lower priced models can do in 2. I mentioned the exhaust earlier. It is basically a straight pipe after the down pipe, splitting to a pair of chrome tips at the rear. The Abarth has no muffler. This leads to a wonderful growl when laying into the gas pedal (something that happens often because it is so much fun) and yet is fairly quiet at highway speeds. The suspension is pretty stiff, as can be expected in a performance model, but I don't find it it irritating at all, even on less than perfect city streets. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Very slow. Manual transmissions on 2012-2016 models have a defective clutch assembly that's on recall. see full Fiat 500 review |
2014 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Test driving numerous trim levels before purchasing, I have to say that unlike most reviewers, I found the stock naturally-aspirated 1.4 to be a surprisingly gutsy little engine, and the 40mpg it returned was especially impressive. However, the full-spec Abarth is another vehicle entirely. I once owned an intercooled Volvo 245ti, as well as a Suzuki Swift GTi... the Abarth reminds me a lot of both of those cars. The turbo does have noticeable lag (especially in Sport mode), but once it spools up the torque is truly impressive. Once you calibrate your right foot, backroads become roller coasters, and highway merging and passing often don't even require a downshift from 5th. I do highly recommend getting an aftermarket throttle remap box... there are a variety that plug straight into the throttle-by-wire connector. For whatever reason, the Fiat's stock accelerator mapping requires a significant amount of pedal travel before the car responds as you think it should. These cheap little boxes change that without any effect on CPU and really improve overall drivability see full Fiat 500 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2015 Fiat 500.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Hatch | Pop | 16,845 | 16,625 | 980 |
2dr Hatch | Sport | 17,700 | 17,425 | 980 |
2dr Hatch | Lounge | 18,700 | 18,360 | 980 |
2dr Hatch | Turbo | 19,700 | 19,295 | 980 |
2dr Hatch | Abarth | 22,495 | 21,908 | 980 |
2dr Hatch | e | 31,800 | 31,276 | 980 |
2dr Convertible | Pop | 20,345 | 19,983 | 980 |
2dr Convertible | Lounge | 22,800 | 22,278 | 980 |
2dr Convertible | Abarth | 26,595 | 25,826 | 980 |