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    2009 Fiat 500C

    New from

    $28,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 / 100km

    About the Fiat 500C

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Fiat 500C is a small car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $28,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $30,990 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the 500C available in Australia.

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

    The new 2009 500C is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Fiat 500C models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    76.29 kW/t
    76.29 kW/t
    Boot Space
    182 litres
    182 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    556 km
    556 km
    Price
    $28,990 - $30,990
    $28,990
    $30,990
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

    *excl. on-roads

    2009 Fiat 500C Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Fiat 500C

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod 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: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: B2
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.29
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 182
      • Front Headroom (mm): 971
      • Front Track (mm): 1414
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1488
      • Overall Length (mm): 3546
      • Overall Width (mm): 1627
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 944
      • 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
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 72.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 140
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1368
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 84.0
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 35
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • 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 Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • 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
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • 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: Bucket
      • 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: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • 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
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Code: C514
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1385
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 970
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2009 Fiat 500C Dimensions

    1488mm
    1627mm
    3546mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2009 Fiat 500C Dimensions

    2009 Fiat 500C Towing Capacity

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    2009 Fiat 500C Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Fiat 500C

    The most fuel efficient Fiat 500C is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Fiat 500CFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.3 L/100km
    See all Fiat 500C Fuel Economy

    2009 Fiat 500C Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Fiat 500C?

    The Fiat 500C offers a 2 year unlimited km 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.

    Fiat 500C FAQs

    The cheapest Fiat 500C is the Base that starts from $28,990.

    The most expensive Fiat 500C is the Base that starts from $30,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Fiat 500C is offered by the Base which can tow 800 kg

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

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

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

    The heaviest Fiat 500C is the Base which weighs 1385 kg (kerb weight).

    The Fiat 500C uses Unleaded.

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