About the Fiat 500
The 2008 Fiat 500 is a small car offered in a 3D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $22,990 for the POP variant and topping out at $29,990 for the Lounge.
There are 3 variants of the 500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2008.
Engine options include 1.2L multi-point injection (51kW/102Nm), 1.4L multi-point injection (74kW/131Nm) and 1.2L turbo diesel common rail (55kW/145Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2008 500 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2008 Fiat 500 Price
Pop
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $22,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
Lounge
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $27,990 |
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2008 Fiat 500 Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Fiat 500
The most fuel efficient Fiat 500 is the Pop with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Fiat 500 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Lounge with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Fiat 500 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Fiat 500 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.0 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km |
2008 Fiat 500 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Fiat 500?
The Fiat 500 offers a 3 year 100,000 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.
Fiat 500 FAQs
The cheapest Fiat 500 is the Pop that starts from $22,990.
The most expensive Fiat 500 is the Lounge that starts from $29,990.
The best towing capacity of a Fiat 500 is 800 kg offered by the following variants: Pop, Sport and Lounge.
The largest Fiat 500 is the Pop which measures 1627mm wide, 3546mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.
The most powerful Fiat 500 is the Pop which has 74kW of power from its 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Fiat 500 is built in Italy and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Fiat 500 is the Pop which weighs 1420 kg (kerb weight).
The Fiat 500 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.