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Fiat 500 (2021): iconic city runabout with up to 180 hp

• Prices start at 14,990 euros
• Elektro-500 with a range of up to 321 kilometers
• As Abarth with turbo gasoline engine and up to 180 hp

Variants and prices: Base starts at just under 15,000 euros

2007 brought Fiat the 500 as the successor to the Seicento on the market. The microcar is offered as a sedan and convertible, the Prices of the burner start currently at 14,990 euros for the sedan, the fresh air variant is included 19,590 euros Come on. For the Elektro-500 at least 26,790 euros are due. With the 500X is also a more practical, five-door offshoot of the retro city runabout on the market. This starts at 23,990 euros.

Fiat 500e

In addition to the combustion engine, there is also a fully electric version of the Fiat 500. After 13 years of construction, it will be since 2020 – parallel to the “classic” combustion model – a second generation is sold that is based on a new, own platform stands. In addition to the sedan and convertible, there is for the first time a model with an additional third door on the passenger side. Of the Fiat 500 3 + 1 Above all, it should make it easier to get onto the rear seat bench. In terms of price, the electric journey is included in the 500e 26,790 euros go, the “3 + 1” costs at least 32,990 euros.
Fiat 500 3 + 1

The Fiat 500e 3 + 1 comes with a second door on the passenger side – for easier entry at the rear.


Overview of the prices of the Elektro-500:

• Fiat 500e sedan: from 26,790 euros
• Fiat 500e 3 + 1: from 32,990 euros
• Fiat 500e Cabrio: from 31,990 euros

Abarth 595

Fans of high-performance sports versions will also get their money’s worth with the Fiat 500 – that’s in-house tuner Abarth responsible. The Power-500 goes by the name Abarth 595 and is offered as a sedan or convertible. Reserve price for the Abarth: 21,990 euros. If you prefer the open model, you have to put at least 24,590 euros on the table at Abarth.

Fiat 500X

If there is a little more room should be, then that is Fiat 500X based on the Jeep Renegade an option. Above all, it scores with his five doors and the larger dimensions, which should offer more space in the interior. There are also one increased ground clearance and a higher seating position that makes it easier to get on. The starting price for the Crossover is 23,990 euros.

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Appearance and dimensions: The Elektro-500 has grown slightly

The Fiat 500 is a prime example of the subject Retro design. The Italo small car is optically based heavily on those built between 1957 and 1977 Nuova 500 at. At the front, this can be seen from the round, stacked headlights and the central bulge that replaces a radiator grille. At the Electric 500 is not applicable Fiat logo front – it is replaced by the model name. The sideline of the round 3.60 meters long 500 runs from the bonnet to the rear and optically divides the vehicle between top and bottom. With a Two-tone paint this effect is intensified. The rear lights, which are also based on the retro Fiat of the 1960s, can be found in the steeply sloping rear.

Dimensions at a glance:

Fiat 500 Hybrid
• Length: 3.57 meters
• Width: 1.63 meters
• Height: 1.49 meters
• Wheelbase: 2.30 meters
• Luggage compartment: 185 liters (550 liters with the rear bench seat folded down)

Fiat 500e
• Length: 3.63 meters
• Width: 1.68 meters
• Height: 1.53 meters
• Wheelbase: 2.32 meters
• Luggage compartment: 185 liters (550 liters with the rear bench seat folded down)

Interior: The 500e is modern and tidier

Fiat 500

Fiat 500: tidy design in the interior and dashboard with trim in body color.


The retro feeling continues in the interior. Here, too, there are parallels to the 1960s model: That’s how it is Dashboard with a in body color held panel. At the Basic model there is a big one analog round instrument with speed and speed display behind the steering wheel. With the more upscale equipment lines there is one Digital display. Overall, the interior is very much adapted to the rounded exterior design. There is a seat between the ventilation nozzles Central display for operation of Audio and navigation. Depending on the equipment line, you get classic rotary controls or buttons for air conditioning. The cockpit of the Elektro-500 is much tidier, the rotary controls have been replaced by buttons. A larger central display is now free above the ventilation nozzles. In the second row of seats there is space for two more occupants, the Trunk is with 185 liters specified. If you fold the back seat, pass up to 550 liters in the Fiat 500.

Engines: Up to 180 hp in the Abarth 595

In the current 500 there is only one One-liter, three-cylinder mild hybrid drive with 70 PS (51 kW) and 92 Nm maximum Torque for use. The sprint to 100 km / h is thus completed in 14.7 seconds. At the Crossover 500X If the engine selection is slightly larger – there is a choice between two Turbo petrol engines with 120 PS or 150 PS and one 1.6 liter turbo diesel with 130 hp. If it should get a little sportier, then the house tuner is the place to be Abarth on the spot. Its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder is available in three output levels from 145 PS (107 kW) in the “normal” 595 to 180 PS (132 kW), in the 595 Essesse and in 595 Competizione offered. In the fastest version, the 100 km / h mark is cracked after 6.7 seconds.

The independent Electric version is available in two different performance levels. A smaller engine with 70 kW (95 PS) and a maximum torque of 220 Nm marks the beginning. With his 23.8 kWh battery is a Range from 190 kilometers to WLTP inside. You can get a little further with the 42 kWh battery and 87 kW (118 hp), the up to 321 kilometers according to WLTP should create.

Technical data at a glance:

Fiat 500
• Engine: 1.0 liter three-cylinder mild hybrid
• Fuel: Gas
• Performance / max. Torque: 70 PS (51 kW) / 92 Nm
• 0-100 km / h: 14.7 seconds
• Top speed: 163 km / h

Fiat 500e 23.8 kWh
• Motor: electric
• Performance / max. Torque: 70 kW (95 PS) / 220 Nm
• 0-100 km / h: 9.5 seconds
• Top speed: 135 km / h
• Battery: 23.8 kWh
• Range: 190 kilometers according to WLTP

Fiat 500e 42 kWh
• Motor: electric
Power / max. Torque: 87 kW (118 PS) / 220 Nm
• 0-100 km / h: 9.0 seconds
• Top speed: 150 km / h
• Battery: 42 kWh
• Range: 321 kilometers according to WLTP

Driving report: 500e loses some range

The electrified engines of the Fiat 500 Hybrid replace the four-cylinder with 69 hp and should save 20 percent fuel as well as the Pressing CO2 emissions. With this, the Fiat 500 Hybrid creates the Emission standard Euro 6d. In the AUTO BILD test, the mild hybrid can definitely convince. The new gasoline engine with the three pots sounds nice and hoarse, but never gets too cheeky and shows good manners overall. Of the sixth gear of the crisp and well graded Manual transmission are a real asset to the Italian.
The fully electric 500e stands out with its quiet driving behavior. The Fiat can be maneuvered gently, dosed neatly and pushed forward with a real punch. the specified range of 321 kilometers But the 500e didn’t make it. In the test at a cool five degrees outside temperature, the result was a Average consumption of 22 kWh per 100 kilometers – makes a usable Battery capacity of 37 kWh (42 kWh gross) and heavily demanded interior heating only around 200 kilometers. Thanks to the fast charging system, however, it should be able to be recharged to 80 percent in 35 minutes.

Leasing: Fiat 500 from 55 euros per month gross

Buying a brand new Fiat 500 costs at least 14,990 euros. Private customers can also buy the little Italian in the leasing receive. At sparneuwagen.de (cooperation partner of AUTO BILD) is the Fiat 500 1.0 GSE with 70 hp in the Basic equipment “Cult” already for inexpensive 55 euros a month to have – and that without a one-off special payment.


The term is with 12 months indicated the Free kilometers are 10,000 km per year. As with most leasing deals, one-time provision costs are charged in addition to the monthly leasing rates. In the case of the Fiat 500, these are 777 euros gross. The total costs are 1437 euros (55 euros times 12 plus 777 euros).

Used car check: what to look for when buying

As cute and iconic as the Fiat 500 is, as used cars he gambled away his sympathy bonus at the HU quite early on. in the AUTO BILD endurance test the retro ball completed the 100,000 kilometers with a grade of 5+. Then the Fiat stayed in the editorial office, but it turned out to be expensive fun. engine and alternator broke, and after 207,000 kilometers has that transmission adopted. in the TÜV report The weak chassis, a rusting exhaust system and the headlights were also criticized. The engine also suffers Oil loss. Brake lines and taillights, however, are inconspicuous. The drive shafts and steering, which consistently do not cause any problems, are also cause for joy. The cheapest models in the AUTO BILD used car market currently start at 6750 euros, the prices for used 500e currently start at 22,520 euros.

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