FIAT 500 Hatchback is a four-seat sub-compact vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2015 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 101 to 135 horsepower. FIAT 500 Hatchback has received a 4-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2015 500 Hatchback has a relatively short wheelbase ( 90.6 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2363 - 2505 lbs.
2015 500 Hatchback seats four adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, 500 Hatchback falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 9.5 cu. ft.
Trim | 2015 500 Pop | 2015 500 Ribelle | 2015 500 Sport | 2015 500 Lounge | 2015 500 Turbo | 2015 500 1957 Edition |
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Starging MSRP | $16,845 | $17,495 | $17,700 | $18,700 | $19,700 | $20,400 |
Engine | 1.4L Inline-4 | 1.4L Inline-4 | 1.4L Inline-4 | 1.4L Inline-4 | 1.4L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.4L Inline-4 |
HP | 101 hp | 101 hp | 101 hp | 101 hp | 135 hp | 101 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 31 MPG |
Highway | 40 MPG | 40 MPG | 40 MPG | 40 MPG | 34 MPG | 40 MPG |
Combined | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 34 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost |
2015 500 Hatchback comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $324 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, 500 Hatchback has a class-leading fuel economy of 34 mpg.
2015 500 Hatchback has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed eighty-six complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by FIAT.