FIAT 500 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated FIAT 500 model year from 2012 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 500 has been offered with 1.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2017 (up to 34 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

FIAT 500 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2019 27–30 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl $13,888 11 listings
2018 27–30 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl $8,498 18 listings
2017 27–34 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl $12,653 22 listings
2016 27–34 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl $9,500 10 listings
2015 27–34 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl $9,208 40 listings
2014 29–33 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl
2013 29–34 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl
2012 29–32 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl

2019 FIAT 500: engines & MPG

The 2019 500 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $13,888 on VehiSales (11 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG

2018 FIAT 500: engines & MPG

The 2018 500 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $8,498 on VehiSales (18 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG

2017 FIAT 500: engines & MPG

The 2017 500 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 34 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $12,653 on VehiSales (22 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 31 38 34 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 27 33 29 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG

2016 FIAT 500: engines & MPG

The 2016 500 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 34 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,500 on VehiSales (10 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 31 38 34 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 27 33 29 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG

2015 FIAT 500: engines & MPG

The 2015 500 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 34 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,208 on VehiSales (40 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 30 38 34 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 27 33 29 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 24 32 27 MPG

2014 FIAT 500: engines & MPG

The 2014 500 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 33 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 30 38 33 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 27 33 29 MPG

2013 FIAT 500: engines & MPG

The 2013 500 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 34 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 30 38 34 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 27 33 29 MPG

2012 FIAT 500: engines & MPG

The 2012 500 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 32 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
500 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 30 37 32 MPG
500 Abarth 1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 28 33 30 MPG
500 Cabrio 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 27 32 29 MPG
500 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 27 33 29 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a FIAT 500 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 500 range from 30 to 34 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2017 model year.

What engines does the 2019 FIAT 500 have?

The 2019 500 was EPA-rated with 1.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the FIAT 500 require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas 500 version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, FIAT 500 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/fiat/500.

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