2012 Fiat 500 fuel consumption

4 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

3.9–4.0 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$1,097–$1,126

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

90–92 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 50% less fuel than the typical 2012 car, which averaged 7.8 L/100km.

Every 2012 Fiat 500 version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
0.9 Turbo Twin Air Sedan Auto	0.9L 2cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON	3.9	4.4	3.6	$1,097	90 Better than average
0.9 Turbo Twin Air Convertible Auto	0.9L 2cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON	3.9	4.4	3.6	$1,097	90 Better than average
0.9 Turbo Twin Air Sedan Manual	0.9L 2cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON	4.0	4.7	3.6	$1,126	92 Better than average
0.9 Turbo Twin Air Convertible Manual	0.9L 2cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON	4.0	4.7	3.6	$1,126	92 Better than average

Fiat 500 in other years

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.