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Overview
The 2012 Fiat 500 Base is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 3rd February 2012. The Fiat 500 is regarded as a small car built in Italy with prices starting at $22,990 before on-road costs.
This Fiat 500 is powered by a 0.9L 2-cylinder engine that has 63 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Fiat claims the 500 Base uses 4.0L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 92g of CO2. It has a 35L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 875km per full tank
The Fiat 500 measures 1488mm (58.6 inches) in height, 3546mm (139.6 inches) in length, 1627mm (64.1 inches) in width with a 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 900kg (1984.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The 500 Base comes standard with 195/45 R16 front tyres and 195/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
70 kW/t
68.48 kW/t
70 kW/t
Boot Space
185 litres
182 litres
185 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.9 - 4 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
875 - 897 km
875 km
897 km
Price
$22,990 - $24,990
$22,990
$27,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
4 years
2 years
2 years
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Dimensions
3,546 mm
1,627 mm
1,488 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,546 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,627 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,280 mm |
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Explore Fiat 500 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 92
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 9.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 5.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 0.9
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 875
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 2
Engine Bore: 80.5
Engine Stroke: 86.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 35
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 9.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 7.7
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 4.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 59
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 71
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 25.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 875
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 544
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 50
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 4.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 65
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 3.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 60
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 79
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 21.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 27.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 4.0
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 11.0
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 173
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 107
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 63
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 85
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 145
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
Transmission Code: C514
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Covers: Partial
Wheels Front Covers: Partial
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: B2
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 185
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 6.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 19.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 550
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 58.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1488
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2300
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 90.6
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 64.1
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1627
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 139.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3546
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1408
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 55.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1414
External Dimensions Front Track In: 55.7
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9280
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 30.4
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 985
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 35.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 904
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: red
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 1984
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 900
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 1764
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 400
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 882
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Painted Body Colour
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080326
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.2
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Seating Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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