2017 Fiat 500

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$14,995 - $21,490
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Unique and fun styling

The cabin isn't the best for tall people

Standard features now include a six-speaker Alpine audio system and driver information display

City friendly and compact dimensions make maneuverability easy

The fuel efficiency from the base engine is disappointing

2017 Fiat 500 lineup reduced to only pop, Lounge, and Abarth

Multiple options for personalization

Discontinuation of 1957 Edition package

Specs & Features

$14,995

price

101 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

1.4L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Fiat 500 Hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact hatchback  With 2 trims on offer, the Fiat 500 Hatchback has a base MSRP of $14,995, with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $18,495, competing directly with the Chevrolet Spark, the Honda Fit, and the Ford Fiesta hatchback. 

Only a 1.4L Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Together, they produce 101 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 10.5 seconds, the 500 Hatchback maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Fiat offers the 500 Hatchback in 15 stunning colors, with the Billet Argento being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2017 Fiat 500 is available in 2 trim levels but it only feels complete with the top-tier Lounge trim level. This trim level offers an improved list of standard features and includes features such as fog lights, fixed glass roof, rear parking sensors, auto dimming rearview mirrors, automatic climate control, satellite radio, and many others.

Trims

    Pop
    $14,995 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    C Pop
    $16,490 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 101 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 115 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 34 mpg
    Lounge
    $18,495 onwards
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Parking assist
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    C Lounge
    $19,990 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 101 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 115 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 34 mpg
    Abarth
    $19,995 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    Base
    $19,995 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 115 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    C Abarth
    $21,490 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 127 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    Cabrio
    $21,490 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 115 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$14,995- $21,490

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.02

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

4

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$13,000- $18,300

Gasoline

6.25

98 hp @ 6200 rpm

94 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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2017 Fiat 500 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2017 Fiat 500

    Ranked #1

    10 sec17.7 sec115 mph
    10.4 sec18.0 sec-

    2017 Fiat 500 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2017 Fiat 500

      Ranked #1

      27 mpg38 mpg34 mpg10.5 gal.283.5/346.5 mi.
      29 mpg39 mpg34 mpg9.2 gal.261/342 mi.

      2017 Fiat 500 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2017 Fiat 500

        Ranked #3

        139.6 in.64.1 in.59.8 in.4.1 in.90.6 in.

        2017 Nissan Juke NISMO

        Ranked #1

        163.8 in.69.7 in.61.8 in.7 in.99.6 in.
        143.1 in.62.8 in.58.4 in.7 in.93.9 in.

        2017 Fiat 500 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2017 Fiat 500

          Ranked #1

          9.5 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.
          11.1 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.

          2017 Fiat 500 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            2017 Fiat 500

            Ranked #1

            30.1 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.
            27.2 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.

            2017 Fiat 500 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2017 Fiat 500

              Ranked #1

              2366 lbs.
              2246 lbs.

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              0-60 : 7.8 sec

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              #2

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              #3

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              MPG Combined : 112 mpg

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              #4

              2017 Fiat 500

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              MPG Combined : 34 mpg

              0-60 : 10 sec

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