2016 Fiat 500L

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Rating7.7

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Compact Wagon
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$19,495 - $24,795
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Uniquely designed exterior and interior

Unimpressive acceleration

Remains unchanged for 2016

Spacious and aery cabin

Slow and clunky dual-clutch automatic transmission

Easy-to-use touchscreen

Rivals offer better ride quality

Specs & Features

$19,495

price

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

1.4L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Fiat 500L Wagon is a subcompact wagon offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $19,495. For that price, it mainly competes with the Kia Soul Wagon and the Mini Countryman Wagon. Between 5 trims, the 500L offers 2 powertrains. It is a 1.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine making 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 500L reaches 60 MPH from zero in 9.6 seconds with the manual transmission and in 9.3 seconds with the dual-clutch automatic, which gets pumped up to 8.5 seconds with the traditional automatic transmission. Depending on the powertrain, the 500L can manage a combined fuel economy between 25 and 28 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the 500L comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Fiat 500L carries over to this model year with no changes. There are five available trim options and we recommend getting the Easy trim placed just above the base trim and offers great value. It comes loaded with features including a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a front armrest with storage, upgraded upholstery, and an upgraded sound system. 

Trims

    Pop
    $19,495 onwards
    • 16-inch steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    Easy
    $20,795 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    Trekking
    $21,880 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    Urbana Trekking
    $23,395 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    Lounge
    $24,795 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Parking assist
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$19,495- $24,795

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.69

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$15,900- $21,300

Gasoline

8.43

130 hp @ 6300 rpm

118 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

5

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$36,150- $61,300

Gasoline

8.17

240 hp @ 5600 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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2016 Fiat 500L vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.1 sec16.2 sec120 mph
    6.4 sec--
    2016 Kia Soul

    Ranked #3

    9.6 sec17.2 sec106 mph

    2016 Fiat 500L vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg33 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.330/435.6 mi.
      25 mpg37 mpg37 mpg17.8 gal.445/516.2 mi.
      2016 Kia Soul

      Ranked #3

      24 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.2 gal.340.8/426 mi.

      2016 Fiat 500L vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        167.3 in.69.8 in.65.7 in.4.7 in.102.8 in.

        2016 RAM Promaster City

        Ranked #1

        187.5 in.72.1 in.74 in.5.1 in.122.4 in.
        182.5 in.73.4 in.58.4 in.5.4 in.109.3 in.
        2016 Kia Soul

        Ranked #4

        163 in.70.9 in.63 in.5.9 in.101.2 in.

        2016 Fiat 500L vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          22.4 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.68 cu.ft.
          2016 Kia Soul

          Ranked #2

          24.2 cu.ft.101 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.
          43.8 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.43.8 cu.ft.

          2016 Fiat 500L vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            68 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.68 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2016 Kia Soul

            Ranked #2

            61.3 cu.ft.24.2 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.-
            -43.8 cu.ft.43.8 cu.ft.-

            2016 Fiat 500L vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3212 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1212 lbs.3527 lbs.
              2016 Kia Soul

              Ranked #2

              --2714 lbs.

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