Fiat 500 2007–2019 car dimensions: 3546 mm long, 1627 mm wide and 1488 mm high. Unladen weight is 940 kg. Braked towing is 800 kg.
The Pop cabin starts with a basic radio/CD MP3 setup, electric front windows, remote central locking, height-adjustable steering wheel and Dualdrive power steering. Manual air conditioning is optional on Pop and standard on Lounge/Sport grades. Cruise control and rear parking sensors are options or fitted on higher trims. Later years add Uconnect touchscreens with phone links on upper grades only. No advanced driver aids appear as standard across the generation.
Boot holds 185 litres with seats up. Fold the 50/50 rear seatbacks and space rises to 610 litres under the roof. The load bay is deep but narrow between the wheel arches.
Braked towing limit is 800 kg and unbraked 400 kg. Payload sits at 365 kg. The small city car suits light loads and short tows rather than heavy work.
The cabin has a retro design with round dials and choice of black or ivory trim accents. Front seats adjust manually. driver height adjustment is optional. Electric front windows and height-adjustable steering wheel are standard. Rear space suits children better than adults. Fixed glass panoramic roof is optional. Air conditioning is optional.
Combined fuel use 5.1 l/100 km
35-litre fuel tank
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2007)
Seven airbags standard
ABS with EBD standard
ESP optional on 1.2
The 1.2 8V engine returns a combined 5.1 l/100 km with a 35-litre tank. Urban use sits at 6.4 l/100 km and extra-urban at 4.3 l/100 km.
Petrol models need service every 18,000 miles or two years. Oil changes follow the indicator or yearly under 10,000 km annual use. Timing belt replacement falls due at longer intervals.
It earned five Euro NCAP stars in 2007 for adult protection with seven airbags, pretensioned belts and ABS plus EBD as standard. ESP is optional on this engine.
Keep the car with regular checks on fluids, tyres and brakes. The compact size suits city life and parking is easy.
Length 3546 mm, Width 1627 mm, Height 1488 mm, Wheelbase 2300 mm (500 2007–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Fiat Group Automobiles Germany AG, Presse-Information/Technische Daten, Fiat 500 1.2 8V Pop/Lounge/Sport, FCA Germany AG price list, Stand 1 April 2017.