Overview
The 2016 Fiat 500 Hatchback is a subcompact hatchback offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $16,995. For that price, it mainly competes with the Chevrolet Spark hatchback, the Kia Rio hatchback, and the Toyota Yaris hatchback. Between 6 trims, the 500 offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.4L Inline-4 capable of making 101 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 135 horsepower-making 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission by default but a 6-speed automatic transmission is available as well. There is also an electric powertrain of the 500 Hatchback on offer. The 500 reaches 60 mph from zero in 10.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 8.1 seconds with the 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the 500 can manage a combined fuel economy between 30 and 34 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 15 striking colors the 500 comes in really pull you towards itself.
