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    2015 Fiat 500

    New from

    $20,200 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 150,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.1 - 6.3 L / 100km

    About the Fiat 500

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Fiat 500 is a small car offered in a 3D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $20,200 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S Linea Rossa variant and topping out at $21,700 for the S Linea Rossa.

    There is 1 variant of the 500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.

    The Fiat 500 is only available with an null motor that produces 74kW and 131Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2015 500 is offered with a 3 year, 150,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    74.3 - 75.05 kW/t
    60.64 kW/t
    75.05 kW/t
    Boot Space
    185 litres
    182 litres
    450 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.1 - 6.3 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    556 - 574 km
    556 km
    761 km
    Price
    $20,200 - $21,700
    $11,490
    $24,200
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 km
    100,000 km
    150,000 km
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    2 years
    2 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    2015 Fiat 500 Specs

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    S Linea Rossa

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Platform Code: B2
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.3
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 550
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 185
      • Front Headroom (mm): 985
      • Front Track (mm): 1414
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.6
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1488
      • Overall Length (mm): 3546
      • Overall Width (mm): 1627
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 904
      • Rear Track (mm): 1408
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2300
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 72.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 140
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1368
      • Engine Code: 169a3000
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 84.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 35
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 556
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 113
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 100
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 74
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 131
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080326
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.2 Lhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (amt)
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 150000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 150000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 150000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 150000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 996
      • Tare Weight (kg): 962
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
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    2015 Fiat 500 Towing Capacity

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    2015 Fiat 500 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Fiat 500

    The most fuel efficient Fiat 500 is the S Linea Rossa with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Fiat 500Fuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.3 L/100km
    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Fiat 500?

    The Fiat 500 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2015 Fiat 500 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Fiat 500?

    The Fiat 500 offers a 3 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Fiat 500 FAQs

    The cheapest Fiat 500 is the S Linea Rossa that starts from $20,200.

    The most expensive Fiat 500 is the S Linea Rossa that starts from $21,700.

    The best towing capacity of a Fiat 500 is offered by the S Linea Rossa which can tow 800 kg

    The largest Fiat 500 is the S Linea Rossa which measures 1627mm wide, 3546mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.

    The most powerful Fiat 500 is the S Linea Rossa which has 74kW of power from its 1.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Fiat 500 is built in Poland and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Fiat 500 is the S Linea Rossa which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Fiat 500 uses Premium Unleaded.