Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Fiat relaunched the 500 series in 2007, after 32 years of absence on the market with an inspirational design based on the original car's look.
In 2015, Fiat applied a facelift for its city car. Along with the rest of the range, the Italian carmaker upgraded the convertible version as well. Even though it was more of an open-top vehicle rather than a genuine convertible, the 500C distinguished itself as the smallest 4-seat rag-top vehicle on the market.
Most of the 500C buyers would say that the car is cute. Its rounded shapes mimicked the original 500 design, but in a modern reinterpretation. Its headlights were still circular but slanted to create a dynamic appearance, while the LED daytime running lights found their way in the lower cluster. Its roof was power-operated and retractable behind the rear seats. It didn't disappear behind the bench but stayed in plain sight.
Inside, Fiat improved the infotainment system with an option for a 5" touch-screen mounted on the center stack. It was Bluetooth compatible and sported a USB connection to play music from a regular memory stick. Thanks to a redesigned dashboard, the facelifted version of the 500C was modern but still resembled the original model.
Under the hood, Fiat offered a choice of four options, ranged between 69 hp and 105 hp. The acclaimed 0.9-liter TwinAir was mated to a 6-speed manual in the top-spec version, while the carmaker fitted a 5-speed manual for the rest of the range.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9 TwinAir 5MT (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L2 |
Displacement: | 875 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 5500 RPM 85 HP @ 5500 RPM 84 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 145 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 140.6 in (3571 mm) |
Width: | 64.1 in (1628 mm) |
Height: | 58.6 in (1488 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.6/55.4 in (1,412/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90.6 in (2301 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.5 cuFT (184 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3053 lbs (1385 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 90 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 6MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L2 |
Displacement: | 875 cm3 |
Power: | 77.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 104 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 145 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 140.6 in (3571 mm) |
Width: | 64.1 in (1628 mm) |
Height: | 58.6 in (1488 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.6/55.4 in (1,412/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90.6 in (2301 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.5 cuFT (184 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3075 lbs (1395 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 99 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2 5MT (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1242 cm3 |
Power: | 50.8 KW @ 5500 RPM 69 HP @ 5500 RPM 68 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 102 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 140.6 in (3571 mm) |
Width: | 64.1 in (1628 mm) |
Height: | 58.6 in (1488 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.6/55.4 in (1,412/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90.6 in (2301 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.5 cuFT (184 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2987 lbs (1355 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 115 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3 MultiJet 5MT (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 95 HP @ 4000 RPM 94 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 200 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 140.6 in (3571 mm) |
Width: | 64.1 in (1628 mm) |
Height: | 58.6 in (1488 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.6/55.4 in (1,412/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90.6 in (2301 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.5 cuFT (184 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414 lbs (1095 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 78.4 mpg US (3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 89 g/km |