Fiat 500 2012 Hatchback reviews, technical data, prices

This generation of Fiat 500 is being produced from January, 2012. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car is available only with front wheel drive.

This Fiat is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 0.9 to 1.4 litres and power of from 95 to 105 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.2 to 1.6 litres and power of from 85 to 105 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Fiat 500 2012 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 4.7 to 6.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4 to 4.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Fiat 500 2012 hatchback petrol engine version is Fiat 500L TwinAir Turbo, consuming 4.7 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Fiat 500 2012 hatchback diesel - Fiat 500L 1.3 MultiJet for 100 kilometers consumes 4 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Fiat 500 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 36 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Fiat 500 modification.

Fiat 500 2012 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 109 to 145 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 105 to 117 grams per kilometer. From Fiat 500 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Fiat 500L TwinAir Turbo which produces an average of 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Fiat 500 diesels least CO2 distributes Fiat 500L 1.3 MultiJet - 105 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 11.3 seconds has Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet version, conversely the tardiest one is Fiat 500L 1.3 MultiJet reaching this speed only in 15.1 seconds. The maximum top speed is 181 km/h for the 1.6 diesel 105 hp version (Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet).

Lenght of Fiat 500 is 415 cm, it is medium size car. Fiat 500 trunk space is 343 litres.

This Fiat is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 13 000 $. Users calculated Fiat 500 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 41%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Fiat 500 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Fiat 500 prices and costs.

Fiat 500 modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox
Fiat 500 2012 0.9 L TwinAir Turbo Most powerfull petrol version (105 HP) Most fuel efficient petrol version	0.9 Petrol	105 HP	4.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾
Fiat 500 2012 1.2 L 1.3 MultiJet	1.2 Diesel	85 HP	4.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Fiat 500 2013 1.2 L 1.3 MultiJet Jan 2013 — Most fuel efficient diesel version Only version with automatic transmission	1.2 Diesel	85 HP	4.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
Fiat 500 2012 L 1.4	1.4 Petrol	95 HP	6.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾
Fiat 500 2012 L 1.6 MultiJet Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.3 seconds	1.6 Diesel	105 HP	4.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾

Fiat 500 safety

During safety testing Fiat 500 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Fiat 500 is evaluated with average rate 66 from 100, children safety: low mark - 49 from 100, for pedestrian protection Fiat 500 got 53 points from 100.
Fiat 500 safety equipment has been rated as very low - 27 percents from 100.

Fiat 500 prices

Fiat 500 2012 hatchback price in Latvia is from 4800 $ to 32500 $.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Fiat 500 price is average - Fiat 500 is approximately for 16 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2012 - 2024 prices). Despite of price above average Fiat 500 quality is not so good (see below), so this Fiat may not be the best choice for this price.

Year	Lowest	Average	Highest
Fiat 500 2021 price	12 000 $	13 500 $	14 500 $
Fiat 500 2020 price	19 000 $	19 000 $	19 500 $
Fiat 500 2019 price	13 000 $	13 000 $	13 000 $
Fiat 500 2018 price	32 000 $	32 500 $	32 500 $
Fiat 500 2017 price	10 000 $	13 000 $	14 500 $
Fiat 500 2016 price	9000 $	11 000 $	12 000 $
Fiat 500 2015 price	8500 $	10 500 $	15 000 $
Fiat 500 2014 price	6000 $	7000 $	8000 $
Fiat 500 2013 price	5000 $	6000 $	6500 $
Fiat 500 2012 price	4800 $	6000 $	7500 $

Fiat 500 total costs of ownership

How much really costs to own Fiat 500? Users calculated Fiat 500 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer.
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Fiat 500 reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Fiat 500 reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 14.2 percent of Fiat 500 of this generation (on average 4 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 10.8%.

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